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{"bill_id":1808597,"bill_number":"HB4260","title":"To amend the laws relating to overtaking and passing school buses in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that when a registered owner or lessee, of a motor vehicle that vehicle is involved in the overtaking and passing a stopped school, is charged for a violation and misdemeanor offense, the state is not relieved of its burden of proof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4260/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4260&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1808598,"bill_number":"HB4243","title":"Mountaineer Games Sports League","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Mountaineer Games Sports League.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4243/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4243&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1808599,"bill_number":"HB4563","title":"Prohibit state funding for any organization that performs abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4563/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4563&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808600,"bill_number":"HB4108","title":"Authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to traffic and safety rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to traffic and safety rules.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4108/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4108&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808602,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Authorizing child or child care tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is create and authorize a state child and child care tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB184/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=184&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1808603,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Requiring one-year residency within district or county to fill vacancy in Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to the require residency of a person within the district or county he or she will represent for one year prior to any appointment to a vacancy in the office of State Senator or as a member of the House of Delegates.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB157/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=157&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1808604,"bill_number":"HB4418","title":"Bifurcating the ethics commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bifurcate the Ethics Commission, establishing a Legislative Ethics Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4418/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4418&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808606,"bill_number":"HB4413","title":"Relating to updating the minimum standards for nursing homes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit nursing home rooms to 2 residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4413/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4413&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1808607,"bill_number":"HB4074","title":"Authorizing the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of home inspectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of home inspectors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4074/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4074&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808608,"bill_number":"HB4205","title":"Relating to changing the process of election litigation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize legal standing of the West Virginia Legislature in court actions related to unauthorized changes to election laws and rules; identify the Legislature as a necessary party; and clarify who may seek mandamus relief.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4205/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4205&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1808610,"bill_number":"HB4073","title":"Authorizing the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards for the certification and continuing education of municipal, county, and other public sector building code officials, building code inspectors and plans examiners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards for the certification and continuing education of municipal, county, and other public sector building code officials, building code inspectors and plans examiners.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4073/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4073&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808612,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Adding definition of “ammunition” for purposes of obtaining state license to carry concealed deadly weapon","description":"Adding definition of “ammunition” for purposes of obtaining state license to carry concealed deadly weapon","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 267, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB147/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=147&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1808613,"bill_number":"HB4414","title":"To strengthen anti-hazing laws and policies for Pre-K to Grade 12","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit hazing in K-12 public education and set penalties and procedures for violation of the article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4414/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4414&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1808615,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"DOH rule relating to construction and reconstruction of state roads","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to construction and reconstruction of state roads.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 60","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB63/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=63&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808616,"bill_number":"HB4037","title":"Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative 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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4037/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4037&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808617,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Board of Medicine rule relating to licensure, practice requirements, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education, and physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure, practice requirements, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education, physician assistants.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB90/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=90&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808618,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Department of Health rule relating to cross-connection control and backflow prevention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cross-connection control and backflow prevention.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB22/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=22&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808621,"bill_number":"HB4457","title":"Remove assessments for homeschoolers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirements for assessments for homeschoolers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4457/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4457&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1808622,"bill_number":"HB4218","title":"Relating to the cultivation of medical cannabis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt sales of tangible personal property to safely store firearms, including, but not limited to, safes and trigger locks from the consumer sales tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4218/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4218&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1808625,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"State Fire Marshal rule relating to electrician licensing rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to electrician licensing rules.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB45/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=45&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808627,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Department of Health rule relating to fees for permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for permits.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB23/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=23&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808629,"bill_number":"HB4114","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing to pesticide businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing to pesticide businesses.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4114/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4114&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808630,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Department of Health rule relating to behavioral health centers' licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to behavioral health centers licensure.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB19/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=19&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808632,"bill_number":"HB4234","title":"No guardian ad litem is needed on adoptions if both parents sign a relinquishment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a guardian ad litem may not be appointed in an adoption proceeding when both birth parents have signed proper relinquishments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4234/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4234&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808633,"bill_number":"HB4069","title":"Authorizing the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of fire chiefs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of fire chiefs.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4069/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4069&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808635,"bill_number":"HB4527","title":"To implement a Property Tax Poverty Exemption - School Excess Levy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow an exemption from payment of a school excess levy to an owner of a residence whose annual household income is at or below the latest federal poverty guidelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4527/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4527&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808637,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Prohibiting persons convicted of certain crimes against minors from holding positions on boards of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the party affiliation for county school board members be displayed beside their name on the ballot for election.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 119, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB159/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=159&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1808638,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Donna J. Boley","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Donna J. Boley","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR2/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1808639,"bill_number":"HB4526","title":"Establish a memorial at the Capitol for the unborn whose lives were lost.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a memorial at the Capitol for the unborn whose lives were lost.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4526/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4526&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808641,"bill_number":"HB4131","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4131/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4131&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808642,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Prohibiting teaching of divisive acts and critical race theory in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the teaching of \"divisive acts\" and \"critical race theory\" in West Virginia public and charter schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB198/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=198&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1808643,"bill_number":"HB4167","title":"To mandate that credit card payment be acceptable at toll booths","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for credit card payments at toll booths.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4167/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4167&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808646,"bill_number":"HB4486","title":"Providing tax credits for expenditures related to the establishment and operation of employer-provided child-care facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit to for-profit and nonprofit corporations to encourage the establishment of childcare facilities for the benefit of their employees. The credit for for-profit corporations would be taken against the corporate net income tax. The credit for nonprofit corporations would apply to payroll withholdings and would allow the nonprofit to recoup costs associated with employer-provided childcare by keeping a certain percentage of employee personal income tax withholdings that would otherwise be remitted to the State Tax Department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4486/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4486&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1808649,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Protecting consumers against automatic renewals without consent","description":"Protecting consumers against automatic renewals without consent","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB177/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=177&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1808650,"bill_number":"HB4226","title":"Relating to providing a cap on property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide definitions for \"market value\" and \"true and actual value\"; and that property taxes may not be appraised and assessed higher than the value in 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4226/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4226&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808651,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Clarifying when magistrate vacancies shall be filled","description":"Clarifying when magistrate vacancies shall be filled","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB150/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=150&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1808653,"bill_number":"HB4022","title":"Employer discriminatory practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include certain employers with two or more employees subject to actions for discriminatory practices before the human rights commission; to include individual independent contractors in the definition of \"employee\"; and to increase the time period in which to bring an action before the human rights commission to three years after the alleged act of discrimination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4022/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4022&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808655,"bill_number":"HB4177","title":"Directing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create a pilot domestic violence court in Kanawha County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct the Supreme Court of Appeals to assign appropriate judicial officers for a pilot domestic violence court in Kanawha County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4177/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4177&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1808657,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to substitution of biological pharmaceuticals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to substitution of biological pharmaceuticals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB106/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808659,"bill_number":"SB136","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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB136/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=136&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808660,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"DHHR rule relating to certificate of need","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certificate of need.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB30/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=30&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808661,"bill_number":"HB4555","title":"Providing valuation limitations for coal property taxation and clarifying the penalties for non-filers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalty of littering and open dumping.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4555/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4555&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1808664,"bill_number":"HB4181","title":"Providing tax credits to provide vehicles to certain persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a tax credit to facilitate the purchase of reliable and affordable vehicles to low-income working West Virginia men and women to expand access to employment opportunities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4181/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4181&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1808665,"bill_number":"HB4561","title":"Allowing for child support arrears agreements that the Family Court must accept","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that family courts in West Virginia accept child support arrears agreements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4561/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4561&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808666,"bill_number":"HB4199","title":"Permit beneficiary under the State Teachers Retirement System to convert to the maximum life annuity if the spouse dies within the first five years of the beneficiary’s retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a beneficiary under the State Teachers Retirement System who has been approved for a retirement with a joint life annuity to convert to the maximum life annuity if the spouse dies within the first five years of the beneficiary's retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4199/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4199&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1808667,"bill_number":"HB4024","title":"Requiring medical insurance providers to include infertility services in their policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require medical insurance providers to include infertility services in their policies. The bill makes findings. The bill provides for determination of infertility. The bill provides prohibited and permissible limitations on coverage. The bill requires rule-making. The bill establishes an effective date. The bill provides for severability. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4024/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4024&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808669,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Designating January as Human Trafficking Awareness month","description":"Designating January as Human Trafficking Awareness month","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR4/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1808670,"bill_number":"HB4434","title":"Relating to restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state agencies and local government units from restricting the sale or use of motor vehicles based on the energy sources used to power the vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Referred to Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4434/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4434&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1808671,"bill_number":"HB4317","title":"Creating the Legislative Infrastructure Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Legislative Infrastructure Commission; provide for its composition, appointment of commission members, establish a procedure for the filling of vacancies on commission and the election of commission officers, provide for compensation and expenses of commission members, delineates the powers and duties of commission generally, provide for the creation of the Legislative Infrastructure Commission Economic Enhancement Grant Fund, establish regulations for the fund; establish a matching grant subaccount; provide a purpose for the fund and the subaccount; authorize the Legislative Infrastructure Commission to enter into certain grant agreements; allow for an audit process; provides that article is not granting authority to create state debt; and addresses severability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4317/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4317&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1808673,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Creating adult education taskforce","description":"Creating adult education taskforce","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 101, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB146/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=146&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1808676,"bill_number":"HB4185","title":"To modify deputy sheriff’s retirement pay and the cost of receiving certain reports","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase certain fees collected by county sheriffs and add these increased amounts to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement Fund to provide modest increases in benefits for retired deputies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4185/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4185&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1808677,"bill_number":"HB4065","title":"Authorizing the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to sexual assault forensic examinations","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 sexual assault forensic examinations.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4065/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4065&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808680,"bill_number":"HB4360","title":"A court has venue for adoption if it had jurisdiction over guardianships","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the location of a court with guardianship jurisdiction of a minor child has venue for an adoption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4360/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4360&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808681,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"DEP 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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB8/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=8&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808683,"bill_number":"HB4020","title":"Prohibit Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from making inmates pay co-payment for medical or dental service by a doctor or nurse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the assessment of co-payments for medical or dental services by correctional facilities in the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4020/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4020&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808685,"bill_number":"HB4309","title":"Provide volunteer firemen free license plates and vehicle registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit volunteer firefighters with five or more years of service to be eligible for free vehicle registrations and license plates on their personal vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4309/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4309&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1808687,"bill_number":"HB4116","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to select plant-based derivative products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to select plant-based derivative products.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4116/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4116&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808689,"bill_number":"HB4420","title":"Free range parenting is not classified as abuse and neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redefining neglect to allow a parenting style that focuses on allowing children a certain amount of independence, referred to as \"free range parenting,\" and establishing that activity is not considered neglect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4420/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4420&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808691,"bill_number":"HB4333","title":"Clarifying acceptance of e-file court orders without raised seal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a raised seal is not necessary for a court order to be valid and to clarify that electronic filing without a raised seal is permissible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4333/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4333&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808693,"bill_number":"HB4524","title":"Relating to Drivers License Address Requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a person applying for a driver's license or a state-issued identification card who has no permanent address to obtain a license or identification card by verifying that he or she has no permanent address.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4524/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4524&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808694,"bill_number":"HB4231","title":"Creating the Keep Roe Reversed Forever Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution is the underlying legal basis that supports Amendment No 1. of the West Virginia Constitution's prohibition of directly or symbolically endorsing convenience abortions or from the state providing federal or state taxpayer dollars to facilities that provide convenience abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4231/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4231&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808695,"bill_number":"HB4203","title":"Provide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize use of inmates to perform work in the upkeep of local cemeteries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4203/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4203&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1808699,"bill_number":"HB4583","title":"Prevent healthcare facilities from limiting the number of parents that are able to attend appointments for their children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a right for every parent or guardian of a patient in a health care facility to visit that patient.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4583/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4583&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808700,"bill_number":"HB4176","title":"Establishing of the West Virginia Public Participation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Public Participation Act. The bill provides additional protections to individuals and entities engaged in the exercise of the protected constitutional rights of free speech, freedom to petition, and freedom of association by allowing for the filing of a motion to dismiss in response to strategic lawsuits against public participation. The bill establishes procedures for reviewing strategic lawsuits against public participation and sets forth the applicability and limitations of the defense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4176/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4176&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1808701,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Commission rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of fees.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB111/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808703,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training rule relating to safety provisions for clearing crews","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to safety provisions for clearing crews.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB128/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=128&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808705,"bill_number":"HB4433","title":"Relating to exempting the acquisition and utilization of a mobile facility which performs mammography or low density computerized tomography.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit acquisition and utilization of a mobile facility which performs mammography or low density computerized tomography.The bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session, by the Joint Committee on Health.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4433/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4433&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1808706,"bill_number":"HB4077","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to health benefit plan network access and adequacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to health benefit plan network access and adequacy.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4077/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4077&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808708,"bill_number":"HB4350","title":"Relating to appointment of candidates after filing period","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the filling of a vacancy for a candidate to an elected office after the time is closed for announcing as a candidate caused by failure of any person of a party to file for the elected office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 124, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4350/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4350&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1808709,"bill_number":"HB4581","title":"Provide that family court can order certain services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the ability of family courts to order services provided by the Department of Health and Human Resources; and establish that the costs for those services remain expenses of the department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4581/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4581&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808711,"bill_number":"HB4083","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to administration of tax on purchases of wine and liquor inside and outside of municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to administration of tax on purchases of wine and liquor inside and outside of municipalities.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4083/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4083&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808713,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to WV molluscan shellfish","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia molluscan shellfish.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB71/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=71&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808714,"bill_number":"HB4345","title":"State may not participate in or join the national school board association","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit West Virginia from joining or participating in the National School Boards Association (\"NSBA\").","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4345/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4345&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808716,"bill_number":"HB4560","title":"Relating to family courts and juvenile petitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize family courts to certify a juvenile to the jurisdiction of a circuit court for proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4560/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4560&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808717,"bill_number":"HB4395","title":"Eliminating specific statutory restrictions on outdoor advertisement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate specific statutory restrictions on outdoor advertisement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4395/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4395&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1808721,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Requiring each county board to ensure that its meetings are open to public through in-person attendance and broadcast live on its website","description":"Requiring each county board to ensure that its meetings are open to public through in-person attendance and broadcast live on its website","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB144/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=144&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rollan Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1808723,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training rule relating to substance abuse screening, standards, and procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to substance abuse screening, standards and procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB134/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=134&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808724,"bill_number":"HB4588","title":"Stop practice of medicine by telehealth for abortion prescriptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that telehealth services are prohibited for abortion services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4588/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4588&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808726,"bill_number":"HB4390","title":"Prohibiting the use of electronic tracking devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of electronic tracking devices in certain situations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4390/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4390&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1808728,"bill_number":"HB4559","title":"Right to travel bill","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the emergency powers of the Governor from restricting the ability of West Virginia citizens to enter or exit the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4559/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4559&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808729,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Board of Optometry rule relating to injectable pharmaceutical agents certificate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to injectable pharmaceutical agents certificate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB96/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=96&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808732,"bill_number":"HB4545","title":"Permitting anyone over 65 to vote absentee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow voters 65 and older to vote absentee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4545/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4545&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808734,"bill_number":"HB4302","title":"Modifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse resulting in injury and child abuse or neglect creating risk of injury.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4302/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4302&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808736,"bill_number":"HB4026","title":"Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative 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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 179, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4026/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4026&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808738,"bill_number":"HB4533","title":"Establishing a procedure to name a kinship legal guardian","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a simple proceeding in family court to name a kinship legal guardianship where a person is unmarried and at least 16 years of age or older, and receives effectively no substantial care and support from his or her legal parents, but does receive such care and support from another person who petitions to be named a kinship legal guardian. The bill would clarify who provides substantial care and support for the supported person in the absence of such care and support by the parents. This clarification of support would not affect rights of the legal parents or the rights of the supported person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4533/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4533&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1808739,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit county commissions from adopting any ordinance, rule, license requirement, or other authorization that exceeds state law, rule, or regulation regarding agricultural operations. The bill revokes any ordinance, rule, or regulation previously adopted by county commissions regarding agricultural operations. The bill prohibits county commissions from adopting any ordinance, rule, regulation, or other authorization that applies to use of federal or state pesticides, herbicides, or insecticides. The bill prohibits county commissions from adopting ordinances that regulate dwellings or other buildings on agricultural land or operations; requiring appointment of at-large member on county enforcement agency to have background or knowledge of agricultural operations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 63, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB171/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=171&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1808740,"bill_number":"HB4123","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Denistry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to practioner requirements for accessing the West Virginia Controlled Sunstanaces Monitoring Program Database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Dentistry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to practitioner requirements for accessing the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program database.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4123/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4123&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808742,"bill_number":"HB4241","title":"To establish cultural competency training for teachers obtaining or renewing a teaching license in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish cultural competency training for teachers obtaining or renewing a teaching license in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4241/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4241&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1808743,"bill_number":"HB4191","title":"Relating to requirements imposed on social media companies to prevent corruption and provide transparency of election-related content made available on social media websites","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements imposed on social media companies to prevent corruption and provide transparency of election-related content made available on social media websites. The bill provides equal opportunities for all candidates and political parties to speak without policy or partisan-based censorship. Finally, the bill upholds the integrity of elections by ensuring election-related content hosted, posted, and made available on social media websites is not monetized or otherwise used or manipulated for nefarious purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4191/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4191&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1808744,"bill_number":"HB4135","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education for physicians and podiatric physicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education for physicians and podiatric physicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4135/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4135&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808745,"bill_number":"HB4252","title":"Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a framework by which Canadian domestic violence orders can be recognized, registered, enforced by law enforcement, and enforced by the courts of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 94, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4252/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4252&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1808747,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Relating to fire department recruitment and retention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for recruitment and retention of volunteer and part volunteer fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB187/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=187&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1808748,"bill_number":"HB4190","title":"Relating to the establishment of an alert system for missing cognitively impaired persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an alert system for missing cognitively impaired persons. The bill provides for the use of video image recording devices for search purposes during a Purple Alert. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill sets forth criteria for the activation of a Purple Alert. The bill provides for notice and broadcasting of a Purple Alert. Finally, the bill provides immunity for individuals providing information pursuant to a Purple Alert in good faith.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 238, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4190/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4190&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1808749,"bill_number":"HB4579","title":"To prohibit punishment for teachers who refuse to use pronouns inconsistent with a child’s sex","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect West Virginia public school teachers who refuse to use pronouns that are inconsistent with a student's biological sex.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4579/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4579&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808754,"bill_number":"HB4233","title":"Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require birth certificates issued in this state to include the gender of the child at birth and prohibit use of the term \"non-binary\" on birth certificates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 217, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4233/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4233&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808756,"bill_number":"HB4130","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general provisions.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4130/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4130&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808757,"bill_number":"HB4090","title":"Authorizing the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to safety provisions for clearing crews","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to safety provisions for clearing crews.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4090/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4090&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808759,"bill_number":"HB4060","title":"Authorizing the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to domestic violence program licensure standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to domestic violence program licensure standards.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4060/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4060&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808760,"bill_number":"HB4332","title":"To modify the teacher retirement system so that Tier 2 teachers may use annual/sick leave towards retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow accrued annual or sick leave to be used for retirement service credit in the Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4332/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4332&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1808763,"bill_number":"HB4229","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4229/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4229&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808766,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Racing Commission rule relating to thoroughbred racing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to thoroughbred racing.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 50","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB53/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=53&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808767,"bill_number":"HB4019","title":"Regulation of Sports Wagering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct the West Virginia State Lottery Commission to accredit Independent Evaluators to audit and opine on the Sports Betting Content directly or indirectly affiliated with mobile sports wagering licensees and report findings to the state of Maryland gaming control board. The purpose is consumer protection through setting standards and guidelines to combat predatory promotions/advertisement, remove industry bad actors, and create generally accepted evaluation practices. Creating the guardrails now, stabilizes the industry's growth and prevents collapses seen in other more mature markets and other industries (i.e. cryptocurrency). The goal is not to restrict business in any way, it is to elevate the industry and protect the consumer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4019/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4019&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1808768,"bill_number":"HB4261","title":"Make all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road force","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4261/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4261&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1808769,"bill_number":"HB4335","title":"Providing clarity for expungement of domestic violence pretrial diversions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide clarity regarding expungement of pretrial diversions for domestic violence offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4335/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4335&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808772,"bill_number":"HB4038","title":"Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the control of greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired electric utility generating units","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the control of greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired electric utility generating units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4038/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4038&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808773,"bill_number":"HB4107","title":"Authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to construction and reconstruction of state roads","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to construction and reconstruction of state roads.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4107/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4107&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808774,"bill_number":"HB4031","title":"Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of refuse","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 refuse.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4031/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4031&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808776,"bill_number":"HB4504","title":"To expand recreational benefits to West Virginia Landowners to promote land ownership within the State, increase property value, bolster the State economy, and to provide additional benefits to West Virginia taxpayers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand recreational benefits to West Virginia landowners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4504/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4504&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1808778,"bill_number":"HB4320","title":"Relating to access for minor children’s medical records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that neither a parent nor legal guardian of a minor child shall be denied access to the minor child's medical records.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4320/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4320&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1808779,"bill_number":"HB4313","title":"Creating the Parents' Bill of Rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify a Parents' Bill of Rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4313/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4313&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1808781,"bill_number":"HB4012","title":"Changing the recommended guidelines for full-day and half-day cooks to the minimum ratio of one cook for every 110 meals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the minimum ratio of school cooks to one cook for every 110 meals prepared and served.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4012/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4012&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1808782,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Providing for substantial deference to state school superintendent's interpretations of school laws","description":"Providing for substantial deference to state school superintendent's interpretations of school laws","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB189/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=189&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1808784,"bill_number":"HB4056","title":"Authorizing the Department of Human Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Human Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4056/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4056&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808787,"bill_number":"HB4182","title":"Relating to calculating max number of students at alternative and year-round schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to calculate the maximum number of students during the course of a year at alternative and year-round schools based on the maximum attendance for that school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4182/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4182&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1808790,"bill_number":"HB4138","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Board of Optometry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Board of Optometry.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4138/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4138&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808792,"bill_number":"HB4086","title":"Authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Forestry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to sediment control during commercial timber-harvesting operations - licensing.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 180, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4086/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4086&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808794,"bill_number":"HB4570","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4570/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4570&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1808795,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"State Fire Marshal rule relating to supervision of fire protection work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to supervision of fire protection work.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB44/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=44&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808796,"bill_number":"HB4356","title":"Allow business owners to make undue burden claim to get excused from jury service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit business owners to have the ability to be excused from jury duty service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4356/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4356&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808798,"bill_number":"HB4494","title":"To allow teachers can bank sick leave for years of service and/or insurance payments.","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to classroom teacher personal leave. The bill allows leave bank days to be used to add service for any retirement system or to extend insurance coverage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4494/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4494&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Ross"},
{"bill_id":1808800,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB77/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=77&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808801,"bill_number":"HB4554","title":"Establish quick response teams to work with drug users who are arrested","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish quick response teams (QRT) under the Office of Drug Control Policy to act as first responders in narcotic related medical emergencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4554/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4554&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1808802,"bill_number":"HB4014","title":"Create license plate for autism awareness","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special registration plates for autism awareness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4014/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4014&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1808804,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Board of Optometry rule relating to eyelid procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to eyelid procedures.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB97/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=97&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808807,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Department of Health rule relating to fees for services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB24/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=24&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808808,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Supplementary appropriation to Department of Economic Development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Economic Development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Referred to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB180/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=180&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1808811,"bill_number":"HB4355","title":"To permit home distilling of bourbon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the manufacturing or distilling bourbon whiskey at a persons' residence for consumption at that residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4355/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4355&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808812,"bill_number":"HB4550","title":"Eliminating the requirement that the apprenticeship training tax credit base be limited to wages paid to apprentices in the construction trades","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that the apprenticeship training tax credit base be limited to wages paid to apprentices in the construction trades for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4550/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4550&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1808813,"bill_number":"HB4449","title":"Increase age to 21 for tobacco and vape sales to align with federal law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the West Virginia law regarding tobacco sales to the minimum age of 21 to align with federal law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4449/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4449&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1808816,"bill_number":"HB4383","title":"Relating to damages for medical monitoring; establishing requirements for an order for payment of medical monitoring expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for damages for medical monitoring. The bill establishes requirements for an order for payment of medical monitoring expenses. The bill provides that an increased risk of disease is not a compensable basis for damages in any civil action. The bill provides that, where awarded, payment of medical monitoring expenses shall not be paid to a prevailing plaintiff until the procedure is completed. The bill requires that, where awarded, defendants pay medical monitoring expenses into a fund established by the court for that purpose. Finally, the bill provides for the return of any money remaining in the fund after medical monitoring is no longer required to the defendants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4383/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4383&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1808817,"bill_number":"HB4392","title":"Relating to state recognition of Native American tribes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for the State of West Virginia to officially recognize certain qualified Native American tribes of West Virginia as a Native American Tribe of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4392/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4392&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Ross"},
{"bill_id":1808820,"bill_number":"HB4250","title":"Establishing the crime of torture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the crime of torture. The bill establishes criminal penalties. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4250/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4250&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1808821,"bill_number":"HB4568","title":"To exempt the full amount of social security benefits from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the full amount of social security benefits from personal income taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4568/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4568&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808824,"bill_number":"HB4365","title":"Exempting personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4365/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4365&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1808826,"bill_number":"HB4373","title":"Increasing the Homestead Property Tax Exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption from $20,000 to $40,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4373/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4373&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1808827,"bill_number":"HB4540","title":"Relating to the Disconnection of Residential Utility during a State of Emergency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit public utilities from terminating or disconnecting services during a state of emergency declared by executive order; to create a duty to restore service; to require public utility to enter into deferred payment agreement with residential customer during state of emergency; to prohibit public utility from disconnecting service for 180 days providing notice to residential customer; and to establish right of public utilities to recover funds owed in normal course following the state of emergency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4540/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4540&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808829,"bill_number":"HB4072","title":"Authorizing the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to electrician licensing rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to electrician licensing rules.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4072/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4072&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808830,"bill_number":"HB4148","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to centralized prescription processing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to centralized prescription processing.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4148/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4148&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808831,"bill_number":"HB4456","title":"To remove the helmet law in West Virginia.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the helmet requirement from motorcycle safety equipment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4456/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4456&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1808834,"bill_number":"HB4036","title":"Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to control of air pollution from the emission of volatile organic compounds","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 the emission of volatile organic compounds.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4036/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4036&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808835,"bill_number":"HB4410","title":"Impose criminal liability and penalties upon purchasers of goods for delivery who refuse to return rejected goods to the vendor after the purchaser has had their purchase money reimbursed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose criminal liability and penalties upon purchasers of goods for delivery who refuse to return rejected goods to the vendor after the purchaser has had their purchase money reimbursed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4410/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4410&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1808836,"bill_number":"HB4442","title":"To ensure false claims on property titles are not fault of landowner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Title Protection Act. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill ensures that rightful property owners retain any and all titles to their property in the event that fraudulent or wrongful claims are listed against their property. The bill provides a mechanism for county clerks to provide notice to rightful landowners when property is transferred, or when titles are filed or modified against their property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4442/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4442&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1808838,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"State Fire Commission rule relating to Fire Code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the fire code.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB40/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=40&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808839,"bill_number":"HB4364","title":"Relating to the limitations on the financial relationships with foreign entities that have values antithetical to those of the State of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit state agencies from forming financial relationships that will benefit foreign entities that have values antithetical to those of the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4364/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4364&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1808840,"bill_number":"HB4120","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cosmetology apprenticeship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cosmetology apprenticeship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4120/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4120&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808843,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Board of Licensed Dietitians rule relating to licensure and renewal requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and renewal requirements.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB80/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=80&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808844,"bill_number":"HB4556","title":"Require all tax assessments be done on a periodic schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide requirements for the fair and equitable assessment of real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4556/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4556&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1808845,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Updating contested elections procedures","description":"Updating contested elections procedures","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 120, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB166/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=166&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1808846,"bill_number":"HB4085","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Department of Economic Development to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the operation of motorsports complexes and events","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Economic Development to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the operation of motorsports complexes and events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4085/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4085&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808851,"bill_number":"HB4139","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4139/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4139&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808853,"bill_number":"HB4285","title":"Allotting counties $5,000 per deputy position to only be used for deputy pay raises","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide funding to counties in the amount of $5,000 per deputy position in that county to be used exclusively for deputy pay raises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4285/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4285&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1808854,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"State Fire Marshal rule relating to certification of home inspectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of home inspectors.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB47/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=47&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808857,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Prohibiting obscene materials in or within 2,500 feet of WV schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit obscene materials in West Virginia schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB197/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=197&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1808858,"bill_number":"HB4081","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to citizen tax credit for property taxes paid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to citizen tax credit for property taxes paid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4081/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4081&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808859,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Modifying definition of sexual contact","description":"Modifying definition of sexual contact","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 82, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB190/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=190&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1808863,"bill_number":"HB4263","title":"Modifying the definitions and pay grades of certain school cafeteria personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definitions and pay grades of certain school cafeteria personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4263/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4263&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1808864,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Commemorating 150th anniversary of Keyser","description":"Commemorating 150th anniversary of Keyser","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR3/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808865,"bill_number":"HB4326","title":"An affirmative defense to violation of a parenting plan is a de facto parenting plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that a \"de facto\" parenting plan is an affirmative defense to violation of a parenting plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4326/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4326&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808867,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Prohibiting gender transition surgeries, treatments, and therapies to minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit gender transition surgeries, treatments, and therapies to minors. The bill establishes penalties for practitioners in violation of regulations. The bill safeguards the mental and physical health of minors. The bill prohibits political subdivisions from enacting conflicting policies. The bill creates whistleblower protection. Finally, the bill prohibits taxpayer subsidization of gender transition treatments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB194/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=194&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1808868,"bill_number":"HB4575","title":"Relating to warrantless entry of private lands","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set forth limitations of entry onto private lands; clarify the process for law enforcement entry onto posted private lands; and clarify the use of surveillance cameras on or near posted private lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4575/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4575&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1808869,"bill_number":"HB4537","title":"Including three types of cancer for which rebuttable presumption of injury from employment exists for firefighters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include three types of cancer for which rebuttable presumption of injury from employment exists for firefighters and provides that the presumption for the three types of cancer expires July 1, 2028, unless extended by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4537/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4537&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1808873,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Department of Human Services rule relating to procedure to contest substantiation of child abuse or neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Human Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to procedure to contest the substantiation of child abuse or neglect.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 31","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB34/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=34&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808875,"bill_number":"HB4041","title":"Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the administration of Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund and safe drinking water set-asides","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the administration of Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund and safe drinking water set-asides.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4041/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4041&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808876,"bill_number":"HB4071","title":"Authorizing the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to supervision of fire protection work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to supervision of fire protection work.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4071/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4071&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808877,"bill_number":"HB4246","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4246/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4246&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1808881,"bill_number":"HB4053","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative 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 to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia Clearance for Access: registry and employment screening.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4053/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4053&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808882,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Establishing aggravated felony offense of reckless driving resulting in death","description":"Establishing aggravated felony offense of reckless driving resulting in death","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB163/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=163&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1808883,"bill_number":"HB4515","title":"State Living Donor Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit an insurer from declining or limiting coverage on a person under any life insurance policy, major medical coverage policy, disability insurance policy, or long-term care insurance policy solely due to the status of that person as a living organ donor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4515/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4515&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1808887,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Insurance Commissioner rule relating to bail bondsmen in criminal cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to bail bondsmen in criminal cases.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 50","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB52/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=52&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808888,"bill_number":"SB1","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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808889,"bill_number":"HB4340","title":"Create a division of forensic social work services in DHHR","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the division of forensic social work services within the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4340/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4340&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1808892,"bill_number":"HB4421","title":"Prohibit drag shows from being performed in front of minors and to prohibit people from dressing in drag when reading aloud during story time in schools.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit drag shows from being performed in front of minors and to prohibit drags shows in schools and libraries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4421/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4421&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Darren Thorne"},
{"bill_id":1808893,"bill_number":"HB4100","title":"Authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to revocation of hunting and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to revocation of hunting and fishing licenses.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4100/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4100&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808894,"bill_number":"HB4209","title":"Providing that a municipal services user fee may not be imposed on employees of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to stop the collection of municipal user fees from state employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4209/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4209&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1808896,"bill_number":"HB4049","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4049/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4049&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808899,"bill_number":"HB4232","title":"To make the HOPE Scholarship applicable to all children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the HOPE Scholarship to apply to all children, not just those enrolled in public school for 45 days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4232/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4232&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808900,"bill_number":"HB4354","title":"Provide voters with the ability to identify and verify their ballot cast in a statewide election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide voters with the ability to identify and verify their ballot cast in a statewide election held in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4354/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4354&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808901,"bill_number":"HB4316","title":"To create an initiative to provide minorities and males with an incentive to join the public education field","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a statewide initiative to promote teacher preparation programs aimed at underrepresented groups. The bill provides that the West Virginia State Board of Education will create an initiative for this purpose. The bill provides that county boards of education in this state will create initiatives for this purpose. The bill establishes a scholarship fund and provides for funding. The bill provides for definitions. The bill sets forth criteria for the scholarship. Finally, the bill enacts the scholarship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4316/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4316&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1808904,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Eliminating marital exception to criminal prosecution of sexual assault offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the marital exception to criminal prosecution of sexual assault offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB183/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=183&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1808905,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Massage Therapy Licensure Board rule relating to establishment licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to establishment licensure.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB88/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=88&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808906,"bill_number":"HB4215","title":"To ensure that hospitals do not provide lesser treatment to unvaccinated individuals as opposed to vaccinated individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that hospitals do not provide lesser treatment to unvaccinated individuals as opposed to vaccinated individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4215/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4215&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1808909,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to licensing to pesticide businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing to pesticide businesses.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB70/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=70&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808910,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Division of Natural Resources rule relating to revocation of hunting and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to revocation of hunting and fishing licenses.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB138/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=138&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808911,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Department of Health rule relating to wastewater systems and operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to wastewater systems and operators.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB18/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=18&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808913,"bill_number":"HB4539","title":"Require Correctional Facilities to provide free feminine hygiene products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that free feminine hygiene products be provided to female prisoners in all jails, regional jails or state correctional facilities and female juveniles in juvenile detention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4539/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4539&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808914,"bill_number":"HB4363","title":"To permit the ownership of Japanese quail as pets without a permit so long as the quail are not kept for commercial purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow an owner of Japanese quail (Coturnix Quail and Button Quail) to keep them as pets without having to obtain a license for a private game farm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4363/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4363&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1808917,"bill_number":"HB4063","title":"Authorizing the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to promulgate a legislative 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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4063/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4063&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808920,"bill_number":"HB4452","title":"Relating to “unencumbered” special revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue under certain circumstances","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4452/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4452&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1808921,"bill_number":"HB4349","title":"Establishing the Anti-Stereotyping Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Anti-Stereotyping Act. The bill addresses anti-stereotyping in state public schools and public charter schools. The bill provides that county boards, public schools, public charter schools, and employees thereof, shall not, in the course or scope of employment, promote, embrace, or endorse stereotypes. The bill ensures that the county board, public school or charter school does not require or compel a student, teacher, administrator, or other employee to affirm, adopt, or adhere to any certain beliefs or concepts. Finally, the bill preserves free speech protections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4349/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4349&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Darren Thorne"},
{"bill_id":1808922,"bill_number":"HB4174","title":"Prohibit the practice of white bagging","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect patient access to physician-administered medications and prohibit the practice of \"white bagging\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4174/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4174&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1808923,"bill_number":"HB4379","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4379/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4379&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1808926,"bill_number":"HB4034","title":"Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to control of air pollution from the emission of sulfur oxides","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 the emission of sulfur oxides.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4034/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4034&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808927,"bill_number":"HB4479","title":"To allow patients to refuse residents and medical students from observing or performing medical care on patients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for patients to refuse to have their procedures observed by residents of the hospital or medical students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4479/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4479&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808928,"bill_number":"HB4419","title":"Relating to classroom teachers and special education classroom teachers individualized education program requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit regular classroom teachers and special education classroom teachers who are required to participate an individualized education program committee from also being required to prepare or reduce to writing the individualized education program plan unless no other professional educator with the knowledge is available.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4419/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4419&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1808930,"bill_number":"HB4214","title":"Relating to hiring new West Virginia State Police Officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional salary and sign on incentive benefits to members of the state police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4214/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4214&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1808931,"bill_number":"HB4324","title":"Permitting pharmacists to dispense the drug ivermectin by means of a standing order","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow licensed pharmacists to distribute the drug ivermectin by means of a standing order. The bill makes definitions, provides a framework for the distribute, clarifies the role of the Board of Medicine, and provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4324/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4324&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808933,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"State Treasurer rule relating to enforcement of Uniform Unclaimed Property Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia State Treasurer to promulgate a legislative rule relating to enforcement of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB121/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808936,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"US Army PFC Leon Charles Trader Memorial Bridge","description":"Leon Charles Trader Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR1/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1808937,"bill_number":"HB4496","title":"To create the West Virginia Small Business Payroll Tax Credit Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Small Business Payroll Tax Credit, a three-year program establishing a tax credit for up to five employees for new businesses with fewer than 15 employees; establishing a start date and end date; listing the amounts of credits for five employees; and requiring the Department of Economic Development to track the progress of this program and present a report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4496/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4496&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1808938,"bill_number":"HB4043","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to wastewater systems and operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to wastewater systems and operators.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4043/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4043&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808942,"bill_number":"HB4467","title":"Relating to automatic voter registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit an agency of state or local government, including an employer, or contractor, from automatically registering to vote any eligible person without first obtaining an explicit, written consent to be registered to vote, and an appropriate state or federal registration form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4467/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4467&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808943,"bill_number":"HB4353","title":"To exempt daylight fluorescent outer garments from sales","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt daylight fluorescent orange outerwear purchases from sales tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4353/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4353&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1808944,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Enhancing penalties for fleeing officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create second and third offenses for fleeing from an officer.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB158/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=158&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1808945,"bill_number":"HB4480","title":"To provide debt incentives for STEM teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create of the West Virginia STEM Scholarship Act. The bill provides for a short title. The bill provides for legislative findings and a purpose. The bill provides for the West Virginia STEM Scholarship Program and sets forth the amount of scholarship money to be paid to educators who satisfy the thresholds. The bill sets forth criteria and creates a sunset provision. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4480/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4480&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1808946,"bill_number":"HB4040","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a 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 the hazardous waste management system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4040/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4040&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808948,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Department of Economic Development rule relating to operation of motorsports complexes and events","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Economic Development to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the operation of motorsports complexes and events.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB123/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808950,"bill_number":"HB4495","title":"Relating to WV Secondary School Activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to promulgate legislative rules.West Virginia Code §18-2-25 was amended by two bills passed during the 2020 Regular Session of the Legislature, by the House. House Bill 4925 (passed last on March 4, 2020); House Bill 3127 (passed first on March 2, 2020). The two versions of this section have been merged into this bill with modifications the reflect the 2023 amendment to the statute.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4495/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4495&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1808953,"bill_number":"HB4347","title":"Establishing certain tenant protections and landlord notice requirements at rental properties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish certain tenant protections and landlord notice requirements at rental properties for house trailers, mobile homes, manufactured homes, and modular homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4347/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4347&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1808954,"bill_number":"HB4171","title":"Relating to the special community development school pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make certain reforms to the special community development pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4171/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4171&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1808955,"bill_number":"HB4528","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4528/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4528&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1808958,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the Second Regular Session of the Eighty-sixth Legislature, 2024","description":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the Second Regular Session of the Eighty-sixth Legislature, 2024","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1808959,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"DEP 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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB12/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=12&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808960,"bill_number":"HB4294","title":"Relating to the reduction of State Gas Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the fuel tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4294/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4294&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1808963,"bill_number":"HB4275","title":"Eliminating West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund, redirect all moneys from the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, and to eliminate requirements that applicants for video lottery and racetrack table game licensees must hold a dog racing license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4275/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4275&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1808964,"bill_number":"HB4017","title":"To modify certain election laws, early voting laws, and absentee voting laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make general modifications to early voting procedures; registration by mail; voter registration services; unlawful registration or rejection of voter; alteration or destruction of records; early in person voting; and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4017/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4017&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1808966,"bill_number":"HB4522","title":"Relating to rules for hunting antlered deer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to propose rules for hunting antlered deer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4522/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4522&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1808970,"bill_number":"HB4290","title":"To create the American Campuses Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the state Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum, and recall. The resolution sets forth its scope, limitations, and exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4290/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4290&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1808971,"bill_number":"HB4511","title":"Relating to living anatomical gift","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish procedures and requirements for making a living anatomical gift.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4511/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4511&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1808972,"bill_number":"HB4491","title":"Prohibiting the home schooling of children in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit home schooling of any child in homes where there is suspected or known child abuse or neglect, or domestic violence by a parent or person instructing the child. This shall be known as \"Raylee's Law.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4491/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4491&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1808973,"bill_number":"HB4543","title":"Relating to statute of limitations for discrimination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of employer and the number of persons employed to qualify as an employer; and to extend the period of the statute of limitations to file a complaint for an alleged unlawful discriminatory practice under the Human Rights Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4543/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4543&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808975,"bill_number":"HB4455","title":"To require cameras in every classroom and room where children are present","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all schools maintain cameras in areas where students are present in schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4455/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4455&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1808976,"bill_number":"HB4035","title":"Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative 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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4035/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4035&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808977,"bill_number":"HB4547","title":"Remove felonies from reason to disqualify from voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the prohibition on persons convicted of certain felonies from voter registration and to allow persons to re-register to vote following completion of their sentence or pardon; requiring the Division of Corrections to notify persons of their renewed eligibility to vote upon release; and requiring the Division of Probation to notify persons of their renewed voter eligibility upon discharge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4547/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4547&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808979,"bill_number":"HB4466","title":"Prohibit electronic ballots","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article relating to electronic voting systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4466/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4466&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1808981,"bill_number":"HB4409","title":"Relating to property taxes dedicated to volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fire and casualty insurance surcharge from .55 percent to one percent to be distributed solely to volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4409/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4409&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1808982,"bill_number":"HB4485","title":"Prohibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit civil rights violations based on disability 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 \"Angel's Law\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4485/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4485&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808986,"bill_number":"HB4370","title":"Ensuring that legal or biological parents have equal access to any and all copies of birth registry forms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that legal or biological parents have equal access to any and all copies of birth registry forms submitted to the hospital by the mother, or any other person, for the purpose of registering the birth of the child with the West Virginia Vital Registration Office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4370/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4370&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1808988,"bill_number":"HB4557","title":"Providing for contracted employment of substitute teachers for 180 instructional days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the contracted employment substitute teachers for 180 instructional days at all schools with more than 200 students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4557/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4557&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1808989,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Division of Forestry rule relating to sediment control during commercial timber-harvesting operations, logger certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Forestry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to sediment control during commercial timber-harvesting operations - logger certification.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB125/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=125&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808994,"bill_number":"HB4300","title":"Relating to accessories to a crime","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change certain offenses and penalties therefor for certain persons who are accessories to a crime. The bill provides that a domestic partner to a felony offender may not be considered an accessory after the fact; removes prohibition that a servant of a felony offender may not be considered an accessory after the fact; providing that an accessory to a felony who is the brother or sister, parent or grandparent, or child or grandchild of the principal offender is guilty of a misdemeanor; providing that an accessory to a misdemeanor is a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4300/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4300&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1808995,"bill_number":"HB4541","title":"Relating to law enforcement warrant for third party information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a warrant for the disclosure of certain third-party information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4541/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4541&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1808996,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Public Energy Authority rule relating to rule to petition Public Energy Authority for approval of decommissioning or deconstruction activities related to any coal, oil, or natural gas-fueled power plant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Energy Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to rule to petition the Public Energy Authority for approval of decommissioning or deconstruction activities related to any coal, oil, or natural gas fueled power plant.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB141/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=141&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1808998,"bill_number":"HB4393","title":"Increasing the number of days that retirees in the Consolidated Public Retirement Board can work without a decrease in the amount they receive in retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow all employees included under the Teachers Retirement System, including teachers, municipality employees, county workers, and otherwise to serve as substitute teachers without sacrificing their retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4393/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4393&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Miller"},
{"bill_id":1808999,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to minimum wage, maximum hours, and overtime compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to minimum wage, maximum hours, and overtime compensation.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB126/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=126&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809000,"bill_number":"HB4188","title":"Relating to requiring a parolee or probationer found to have suffered with addiction to participate in a support service.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that any inmate found to have exhibited signs of abuse or patterns of addiction of drugs and alcohol to require counseling for the inmate for a minimum of 60 days upon being released on parole.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4188/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4188&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1809001,"bill_number":"HB4179","title":"Removing the one-time limit on the expungement of certain criminal convictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the one-time limit on the expungement of certain criminal convictions. The bill also removes burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary from the specific crimes for which eligibility for expungement is limited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4179/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4179&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809003,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Family Protection Services Board rule relating to domestic violence program licensure standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Family Protection Services Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to domestic violence program licensure standards.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 31","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB35/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=35&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809005,"bill_number":"HB4342","title":"Make gold and silver legal tender in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Legal Tender Act, establish gold and silver as legal tender in West Virginia, and to allow for tax credits for capital gains when gold and silver are used.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4342/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4342&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809006,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners rule relating to medical imaging technologists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medical imaging technologists.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB89/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=89&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809008,"bill_number":"HB4046","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to assisted living residences","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to assisted living residences.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4046/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4046&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809009,"bill_number":"HB4513","title":"Granting full time employees of county boards of education three months of paid leave following the birth of a child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant full-time employees of county boards of education three months of paid leave, following the birth of a child, or the placement of a child in the home through adoption or foster care. The bill provides that the leave is in addition to any other leave available to the employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4513/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4513&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809010,"bill_number":"HB4519","title":"Requiring cooperation between the rail company and the Division of Highways when construction or maintenance activities are conducted by the company","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it clear that rail companies must cooperate with and receive permission from the Commissioner of the Division of Highways before they build or conduct repairs or otherwise preform maintenance on the railroad, tracks or crossings that close state roads. This is to ensure that the traveling public has needed access to emergency services, school, work and is not unnecessarily inconvenienced by road closures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4519/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4519&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809014,"bill_number":"HB4154","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons and the conduct of brokerage business","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4154/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4154&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809015,"bill_number":"HB4304","title":"Allowing for surplus money collected above voter approved excess levy requests to remain with specific county and placed in general fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a county to retain and use any surplus amounts when that county approves a special excess levy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4304/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4304&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809016,"bill_number":"HB4461","title":"Refer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of State to refer potential election fraud to the Attorney General for prosecution instead of a county prosecuting attorney.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4461/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4461&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1809018,"bill_number":"HB4398","title":"Increasing the criminal penalty for littering and open dumping","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalty of littering and open dumping.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4398/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4398&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Ross"},
{"bill_id":1809020,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to select plant-based derivative products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to select plant-based derivative products.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB72/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=72&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809024,"bill_number":"HB4538","title":"Relating to extended supervision for certain drug offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require extended supervision for certain drug offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4538/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4538&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1809025,"bill_number":"HB4172","title":"Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for older persons auditing certain college classes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand tuition and fee waivers or adjustments for senior citizens by including in the statute certain nonresident students and by decreasing the eligibility age from 65 years to 60 years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4172/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4172&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1809027,"bill_number":"HB4149","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to regulations governing pharmacy permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to regulations governing pharmacy permits.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4149/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4149&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809029,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training rule relating to governing program for sharing of information between employers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to governing the program for the sharing of information between employers.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB133/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=133&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809030,"bill_number":"HB4223","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide an inmate with one physical copy of their birth certificate and social security card upon release","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the Division of Corrections provide each probationer with physical copies of their birth certificate and Social Security Administration card upon release from a facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4223/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4223&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809032,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Insurance Commissioner rule relating to health benefit plan network access and adequacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to health benefit plan network access and adequacy.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 50","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB51/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=51&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809033,"bill_number":"HB4256","title":"Increasing the state minimum wage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to incrementally increase the minimum wage in West Virginia every year to $15 an hour by 2028. The training rate would also increase and apply to workers younger than 22 years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4256/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4256&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809034,"bill_number":"HB4412","title":"Requiring each county school board to employ at least one full time school nurse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards to employ at least one full time nurse for each public school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4412/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4412&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1809036,"bill_number":"HB4391","title":"Funding EMS and School Resource Officers through marijuana tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include emergency medical services and the safe school fund in the programs that receive a portion of proceeds from the tax on medical cannabis and the medical cannabis fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4391/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4391&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1809037,"bill_number":"HB4089","title":"Authorizing the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing of elevator mechanics, accessibility technicians, and limited technicians and registration of elevator mechanic apprentices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing of elevator mechanics, accessibility technicians, and limited technicians and registration of elevator mechanic apprentices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4089/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4089&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809038,"bill_number":"HB4183","title":"Increasing access to contraceptive drugs, devices, and procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide easier access to contraceptives and sterilization services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4183/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4183&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809041,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Board of Medicine rule relating to continuing education for physicians and podiatric physicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education for physicians and podiatric physicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB91/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=91&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809042,"bill_number":"HB4109","title":"Authorizing the Multimodal Transportation Faculties to promulgate a legislative rule relating to valuation of used rolling stock and equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Multimodal Transportation Faculties to promulgate a legislative rule relating to valuation of used rolling stock and equipment.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4109/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4109&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809043,"bill_number":"HB4426","title":"To require all election voting precincts to be in different physical locations so that no voting locations share precincts.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the county commission must each voting precinct be provided a physical location separate from any other voting precinct in the county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4426/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4426&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1809046,"bill_number":"HB4021","title":"Second Look Sentencing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for modification of a prison sentence when a person has served at least 10 years of a sentence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4021/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4021&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809048,"bill_number":"HB4028","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate rule relating to control of particulate matter air pollution from the combustion of fuel in indirect heat exchangers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to control of particulate matter air pollution from the combustion of in indirect heat exchangers.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4028/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4028&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809049,"bill_number":"HB4222","title":"Relating generally to probation and parole","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create earned compliance credits for individuals on probation and parole for certain behaviors and actions to incentivize rehabilitation efforts. The bill authorizes supervising officers to recommend rescinding of credit to the court in certain circumstances. Finally, the bill requires the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Division of Probation Services to provide annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4222/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4222&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1809050,"bill_number":"HB4151","title":"Authorizing the Board of Professional Surveyors to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the examination and licensing of professional surveyors in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Professional Surveyors to promulgate a legislative rule relating to examination and licensing of professional surveyors in West Virginia.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4151/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4151&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809052,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Authorizing DOT to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to motor vehicle titling.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 177, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB60/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=60&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809053,"bill_number":"HB4506","title":"Establishing reimbursement rates for congregate and in-home meals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the reimbursement rate for congregate and in-home meals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4506/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4506&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809054,"bill_number":"HB4397","title":"Exempt non-profits from certain road sign fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt nonprofit organizations from paying fees for outdoor advertising.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4397/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4397&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1809063,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"DEP rule relating to control of particulate matter air pollution from combustion of fuel in indirect heat exchangers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to control of particulate matter air pollution from the combustion of in indirect heat exchangers.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB3/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809064,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"DOH rule relating to traffic and safety rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to traffic and safety rules.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 60","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB64/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=64&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809065,"bill_number":"HB4444","title":"To reduce the personal income tax to zero for those who make $80,000 per year or less","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the amount of personal income tax paid by West Virginia taxpayers to $0 for those earning $80,000 or less.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4444/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4444&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809067,"bill_number":"HB4487","title":"Allowing one free day for WV resident’s to obtain new for-profit business license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a onetime fee and tax free day for a new for profit business or domestic corporation to obtain a license in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4487/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4487&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809068,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to minimum standards for election administration, infrastructure, and security","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to minimum standards for election administration, infrastructure, and security.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB120/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809069,"bill_number":"HB4280","title":"Relating to tax credit for disabled veterans for lifetime hunting, trapping and fishing license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for 50% of the cost of a lifetime hunting, trapping and fishing license for veterans who have been honorably discharged from the armed services and who are certified by the Veterans Administration as not less than 50% totally disabled.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4280/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4280&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1809071,"bill_number":"HB4166","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia State Treasurer to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Jumpstart Savings Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia State Treasurer to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Jumpstart Savings Program.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4166/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4166&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809072,"bill_number":"HB4097","title":"Authorizing the Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to operating diesel equipment in underground mines in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to operating diesel equipment in underground mines in West Virginia.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4097/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4097&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809073,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Authorizing DOH pay current obligations from State Road Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to payments from the State Road Fund. The bill authorizes transfer of spending authority between appropriations. Finally, the bill requires reporting by the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB174/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=174&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1809076,"bill_number":"HB4186","title":"Requiring high school students to pass a test on the US Constitution to graduate from high school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require each high school student to pass a test on the United States Constitution as a requirement to graduation from high school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4186/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4186&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1809081,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"State Election Commission rule relating to corporate and membership organization political activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to corporate and membership organization political activity.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB83/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=83&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809082,"bill_number":"HB4590","title":"To allow for modification of a family court order involving drugs in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to modifications of a parenting plan order for substance abuse and requires full restoration of a parenting plan upon successful completion of a substance abuse rehabilitation program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4590/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4590&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809084,"bill_number":"HB4361","title":"Provide for crime of impersonating non-public persons on social media","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a misdemeanor crime for the impersonation of a nonpublic figure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4361/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4361&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809086,"bill_number":"HB4132","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to establishment licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to establishment licensure.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4132/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4132&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809087,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"WV Rail Trails Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update and correct sections of the West Virginia Rail Trails Program. The bill provides for updated definitions to include a definition of \"rail with trail.\" Finally, the bill addresses railroad liability and safety risk concerns proposed during the 2021 regular legislative session.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB196/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=196&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1809088,"bill_number":"HB4566","title":"Repeal section relating to circuit courts having limited jurisdiction to hear divorce cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section of code limiting the jurisdiction of circuit courts to consider divorce cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4566/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4566&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809090,"bill_number":"HB4200","title":"Relating to pay for Board of Education members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase county board of education compensation to $250 per meeting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4200/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4200&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1809091,"bill_number":"HB4518","title":"Provide that someone guilty of a crime where victim was a police officer in performance of duties is ineligible for parole","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make ineligible for parole someone guilty of a crime in which the victim was a police officer in the performance of that officer's duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4518/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4518&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809092,"bill_number":"HB4490","title":"Provide for statewide participation in the federal Community Eligibility Provision for its duration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to support statewide expansion of Healthy School Meals for All through maximizing participation in the Community Eligibility Provision or other universal meal options or by prioritizing expansion at the local level for under-resourced school districts with the greatest need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4490/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4490&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809095,"bill_number":"HB4430","title":"Relating to removing the ability grieve","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the ability of a Bureau of Social Services worker to file a grievance if that person has elected to enter the merit based system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4430/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4430&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1809097,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Board of Accountancy rule relating to board rules and rules of professional conduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Accountancy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to board rules and rules of professional conduct.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB66/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=66&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809098,"bill_number":"HB4578","title":"Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4578/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4578&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1809100,"bill_number":"HB4102","title":"Authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to lifetime hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to lifetime hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4102/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4102&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809101,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"DEP 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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB10/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=10&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809102,"bill_number":"HB4161","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care to promulgate a legislative rule relating to student temporary permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care to promulgate a legislative rule relating to student temporary permits.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4161/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4161&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809103,"bill_number":"HB4301","title":"Allowing the concealed carry of firearms on and in Capitol grounds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the West Virginia code to allow concealed carry on and in Capitol grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4301/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4301&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809105,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"State Fire Marshal rule relating to certification of electrical inspectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of electrical inspectors.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB43/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=43&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809106,"bill_number":"HB4574","title":"To allow those who are 18-20 years old to carry a deadly weapon concealed without a permit, as is allowed for those who are 21 or older","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow those persons 18-20 years of age to be permitted to carry a deadly weapon, as those persons 21 and over are currently permitted to do.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4574/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4574&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1809108,"bill_number":"HB4198","title":"Relating generally to broadband","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify certain provisions relating to broadband. The bill adds certain provisions to the administration of the Broadband Development Fund, including regulating the disposal of grant funded assets. The bill relates to defining eligible telecommunications carriers. The bill defines the status of such. Finally, the bill provides for penalties where misrepresentation of eligible telecommunications carrier status occurs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4198/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4198&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809110,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Relating to dental health care service plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for transparency of the expenditure of dental health care plan premiums, and to require annual reports and rebates to patients if the medical loss ratio exceeds a certain percentage.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB178/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=178&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1809112,"bill_number":"HB4424","title":"Permitting a licensed physician to grant a medical exemption from the required immunizations for a child to enter a school or a state-regulated childcare center","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a physician, as 46 other states allow, to grant a child a medical exemption from the required immunizations for entering a school or a state-regulated child care center. The position of Immunization Officer is eliminated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4424/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4424&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1809115,"bill_number":"HB4306","title":"Relating to Off Duty LEO and LEOSA Exemptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the carrying a of a concealed handgun by off duty or retired law-enforcement officers; to authorize off duty or retired law-enforcement officers to conceal carry on and in the State Capitol Complex; and to define terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4306/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4306&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809118,"bill_number":"HB4376","title":"Relating to surgical smoke evacuation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that a smoke evacuation system is in place to protect medical personnel during any medical treatment where there could be surgical smoke.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 218, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4376/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4376&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1809119,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"DEP rule relating to administration of Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund and safe drinking water set-asides","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the administration of Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund and safe drinking water set-asides.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB14/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=14&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809120,"bill_number":"HB4448","title":"Permitting former members of the Legislature to remain eligible for insurance plans at full cost to the member and at no cost to the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit legislative members to retain eligibility for state insurance plans after leaving the Legislature so long as the former member pays his or her share of the full cost and no burden is placed on the state to absorb costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4448/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4448&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1809122,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Department of Health rule relating to assisted living residences","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to assisted living residences.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB21/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=21&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809123,"bill_number":"SB37","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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB37/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=37&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809124,"bill_number":"HB4341","title":"Establishing a State Military Funeral Honor Guard in honor of Hershel “Woody” Williams, known as the Hershel “Woody” Williams State Military Funeral Honor Guard","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a State Military Funeral Honor Guard in honor of Hershel \"Woody\" Williams, known as the Hershel \"Woody\" Williams State Military Funeral Honor Guard to render professional military funeral honors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4341/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4341&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Street"},
{"bill_id":1809127,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Creating First Responder Financial Assistance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the First Responder Financial Assistance Act. The bill creates a surcharge for the purpose of vanity license plate purchases to be deposited into the First Responder Financial Assistance Fund. The bill provides for a tuition waiver for first responders. The bill provides for definitions. The bill establishes the Act and provides certain benefits for first responders. Finally, the bill establishes a fund for the Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB181/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=181&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1809129,"bill_number":"HB4429","title":"Relating to excluding test strips from the definition of drug paraphernalia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude drug test strips from the definition of drug paraphernalia, and to specify that the possession, sale, and purchase of drug test strips is not prohibited within West Virginia. The bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session, by the Joint Committee on Health.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4429/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4429&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1809130,"bill_number":"HB4103","title":"Authorizing the Public Energy Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to rule to petition the Public Energy Authority for approval of decommissioning or deconstruction activities related to any coal, oil, or natural gas fueled power plant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Energy Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to rule to petition the Public Energy Authority for approval of decommissioning or deconstruction activities related to any coal, oil, or natural gas fueled power plant.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4103/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4103&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809133,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Authorizing appointment of employees for second regular session of 86th Legislature","description":"Authorizing appointment of employees for second regular session of 86th Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR1/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1809135,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to immunizations administered by pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to immunizations administered by pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB103/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809137,"bill_number":"HB4039","title":"Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to underground injection control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to underground injection control.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4039/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4039&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809138,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"DEP rule relating to underground injection control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to underground injection control.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB16/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=16&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809140,"bill_number":"HB4257","title":"To require all electronic voting systems to be manufactured in the United States","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that any electronic voting system acquired after January 1, 2028, shall be manufactured in the United States with all components sourced in the United States and all labor and assembly shall be performed in the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4257/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4257&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809141,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Creating emeritus physician license","description":"Creating emeritus physician license","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB161/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=161&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1809142,"bill_number":"HB4567","title":"Prohibit businesses from having licenses revoked for not requiring masks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that businesses have their respective business licenses/registrations protected from revocation by the State of West Virginia for noncompliance with any mandatory mask order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4567/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4567&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809144,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Board of Licensed Dietitians rule relating to continuing professional education requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing professional education requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB81/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=81&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809147,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"State Fire Commission rule relating to certification of fire chiefs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of fire chiefs.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB42/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=42&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809148,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Real Estate Commission rule relating to licensing real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons and conduct of brokerage business","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB110/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809151,"bill_number":"HB4216","title":"To reaffirm and enhance the workers compensation exclusive remedy rule or doctrine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reaffirm and enhance the workers' compensation exclusive remedy rule or doctrine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4216/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4216&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1809152,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor","description":"Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1809156,"bill_number":"HB4498","title":"To permit retired magistrates to have the ability to carry concealed weapons without paying fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt retired magistrates from paying application fees in connection with obtaining a concealed carry handgun permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4498/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4498&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1809157,"bill_number":"HB4259","title":"To impose a life sentence on fentanyl dealers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a life sentence on fentanyl dealers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4259/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4259&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geno Chiarelli"},
{"bill_id":1809159,"bill_number":"HB4388","title":"Requiring sign up to run as an independent in January of election year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require independent candidates for political office to file for office as an independent in January of an election year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4388/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4388&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809160,"bill_number":"HB4497","title":"To create a domestic violence registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Domestic Violence Registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4497/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4497&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scot Heckert"},
{"bill_id":1809162,"bill_number":"HB4477","title":"Removing the requirement for contractors 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4477/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4477&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1809165,"bill_number":"HB4289","title":"To establish an auto-renewal licensing program that is eligible for discounts on licensing fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an auto-renewal licensing program that is eligible for discounts on licensing fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4289/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4289&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1809167,"bill_number":"HB4225","title":"Award military veterans with a “Veterans” license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt honorably discharged veteran of any branch of the armed services of the United States from the payment of registration fees under the provisions of this chapter, except for a special initial application fee of $10.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4225/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4225&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1809169,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to continuing education for licensure for pharmacists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education for licensure for pharmacists.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB101/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809172,"bill_number":"HB4453","title":"Remove standardized testing in public and private schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate standardized testing requirements in West Virginia public and private schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4453/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4453&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1809173,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"US Army PFC John Henry Trail Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC John Henry Trail Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR2/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1809174,"bill_number":"HB4307","title":"Authorizing Division of Highways transfer of spending authority between appropriations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to utilize the spending authority of the State Road Fund to pay current obligations by moving spending authority within the fund for a fiscal year. This would also give the DOH the same or similar ability to transfer spending authority the other Special Revenue agencies have. When the agency forecasts what funding it will need two years out, the estimates for each appropriation line are never exact. DOH may predict it will need $1 million in maintenance but halfway through the fiscal year the need in maintenance is greater than anticipated. Under this proposed legislation, spending authority could be moved to maintenance from any other appropriation which had been allocated more than will be utilized that fiscal year. The Legislature would still approve the overall allocation for the State Road Fund through the annual budget bill and the Division would report the transfers to the Governor and the Legislature at least annually.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4307/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4307&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809176,"bill_number":"HB4402","title":"To remove the taxation on burials, funerals and cremation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tax exemption for funeral, cremation, and burial services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4402/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4402&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1809177,"bill_number":"HB4339","title":"Assisting governmental units training costs for certification of law enforcement officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assist small municipalities with law enforcement officer training and reimbursement of expenses for police training.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4339/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4339&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809178,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB100/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=100&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809181,"bill_number":"HB4523","title":"Relating to allowing a personal income tax exemption for First Responders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt, from state income tax, salaries of law- enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS workers, and correctional officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4523/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4523&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1809183,"bill_number":"HB4228","title":"Placing notation on driver’s license or ID cards regarding certain cognitive disabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons with medical conditions, including autism, to have this displayed upon his or her driver's license or permit for the purpose of allowing the officer to identify that individual as having that condition or conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4228/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4228&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809184,"bill_number":"HB4207","title":"Increasing Retirement Benefits for Public Employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to a supplemental benefit to annuitants in the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4207/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4207&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1809185,"bill_number":"HB4293","title":"Relating to prohibiting mask mandates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide limitations on mask wearing requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4293/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4293&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1809189,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Modifying certain guidelines for motor vehicle dealers, distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to new motor vehicle dealers, distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, factory branches, and distributor branches. The bill defines terms. The bill clarifies a manufacturer's obligations for warranty and recall reimbursement to a new motor vehicle dealer. The bill restricts the manufacturer and distributor right of first refusal. The bill identifies and clarifies unlawful and prohibited practices. Finally, the bill clarifies statutory authority of dealer data systems vendor agreements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 184, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB173/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=173&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1809190,"bill_number":"HB4417","title":"To recognize school social workers as having the same status and funding as school counselors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to have social workers named for each elementary, middle school and junior 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4417/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4417&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809191,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"DEP rule relating to control of greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired electric utility generating units","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the control of greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired electric utility generating units.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB13/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=13&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809193,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB99/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=99&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809194,"bill_number":"HB4389","title":"Relating to state political party committees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that state executive committee create rules for state, district, and county executive committees; to remove ability of courts to review political party rules; to provide that political parties may select delegates to the national convention consistent with the national rules of their political party; to provide that presidential electors be chosen by state convention or state executive committee; and to remove limitation on contributions or expenditures over $1 million for state or county executive committee headquarters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4389/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4389&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809197,"bill_number":"HB4586","title":"Bill to fund armed veterans at our schools.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for county boards of education to employ armed veterans to protect West Virginia schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4586/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4586&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809199,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training rule relating to protective clothing and equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to protective clothing and equipment.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB129/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=129&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809200,"bill_number":"HB4525","title":"Relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an annual annuity adjustment of 1% for eligible deputy sheriff retirants and surviving spouses when the plan has reached a funded level of 105 percent. The bill permits the board to set the employer contribution rate, and the maximum employer contribution rate will be 13% after the first annual annuity adjustment is paid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4525/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4525&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1809201,"bill_number":"HB4295","title":"Requiring a pharmacist to fill a prescription for individuals who have a valid prescription unless belief that prescription is fraudulent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require pharmacists to dispense medication from an authorized prescriber except when pharmacist has good faith belief prescription is fraudulent or prohibited by law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4295/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4295&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1809203,"bill_number":"HB4321","title":"To create a new hunting license stamp for upland game bird","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"upland game bird\" stamp to be administered by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4321/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4321&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1809204,"bill_number":"HB4111","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Acupuncture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to applications for licensure to practice acupuncture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Acupuncture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to applications for licensure to practice acupuncture.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4111/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4111&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809206,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to frozen desserts and imitation frozen desserts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to frozen desserts and imitation frozen desserts.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB68/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=68&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809208,"bill_number":"HB4156","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for real estate courses, course providers, and instructors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for real estate courses, course providers, and instructors.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4156/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4156&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809210,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Tax Department rule relating to privilege tax on sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid and kratom products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to privilege tax on sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid and kratom products.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 50","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB59/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=59&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809211,"bill_number":"HB4247","title":"Prohibiting certain devices which enhance a diesel-powered vehicle’s capacity to emit soot","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain devices which enhance a vehicle's capacity to emit soot, smoke, or other particulate emissions and creating misdemeanor offense with penalty for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4247/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4247&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809212,"bill_number":"HB4281","title":"To allow another round of “buy in” to the old public employees retirement plan for those that didn’t last time.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to open an enrollment period of 11 months in which certain members of the Public Employees Retirement System may purchase previously forfeited service credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4281/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4281&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1809215,"bill_number":"HB4406","title":"To provide that the first $100K made jointly or the first $50K filing single is exempt from the tax on social security","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the first $100,000 of income filed jointly, or the first $50,000 filed individually, is exempt from the tax on social security.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4406/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4406&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1809217,"bill_number":"HB4093","title":"Authorizing the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to assessing health and safety violation penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to governing assessing health and safety violation penalties.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4093/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4093&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809218,"bill_number":"HB4143","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4143/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4143&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809220,"bill_number":"HB4221","title":"To eliminate the process of vehicle inspection in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article creating mandatory state inspections of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4221/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4221&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1809221,"bill_number":"HB4367","title":"Discontinuing the use of common core standards and assessments in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the use of common core standards and assessments in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4367/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4367&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1809224,"bill_number":"HB4338","title":"To allow for the construction of safe entry ways to all public schools in West Virginia.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a mechanism for evaluation and implementation of school ingress and egress assessments by the School Building Authority, in consultation with the Department of Education, the School Safety and Security Administrator and the Department of Homeland Security, by conducting an assessment of all existing school facilities and developing and distributing designs for upgrades to these existing facilities; and to establish a funding mechanism established for school safety programs provided for in this article to fund these safety improvements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4338/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4338&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809226,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from emission of sulfur oxides","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 the emission of sulfur oxides.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB9/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=9&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809228,"bill_number":"HB4237","title":"Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Prevention of Violence Against Health Care and Social Service Workers Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4237/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4237&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809229,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to agritourism","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to agritourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB73/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=73&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809231,"bill_number":"HB4134","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure, practice requirements, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education, physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure, practice requirements, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education, physician assistants.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4134/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4134&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809232,"bill_number":"HB4265","title":"Relating to increasing the services the sheriff may charge","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase fees charged by sheriffs and to increase the portion of fees directed to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4265/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4265&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1809233,"bill_number":"HB4018","title":"Provisions for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4018/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4018&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809234,"bill_number":"HB4472","title":"Creating online voters' guide","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an accessible online voters' guide on the Secretary of State's website. The guide would be created by the State Election Commission using information provided on certificates of announcement. Candidates for statewide office would be eligible to submit a personal statement in addition to other information required on the certificate of announcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4472/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4472&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809236,"bill_number":"HB4082","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to income tax paid at the entity level by electing pass-through entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to income tax paid at the entity level by electing pass-through entities.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4082/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4082&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809237,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Donald \"Tiny\" Lucas and Ronald Dale Lucas Veterans Memorial Bridge","description":"Donald \"Tiny\" Lucas and Ronald Dale Lucas Veterans Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR7/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1809238,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board rule relating to nursing home administrators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to nursing home administrators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB93/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=93&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809242,"bill_number":"HB4140","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to injectable pharmaceutical agents certificate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to injectable pharmaceutical agents certificate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4140/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4140&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809243,"bill_number":"HB4514","title":"Authorizing a temporary foreign brewers import license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize temporary 30-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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4514/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4514&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809245,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Creating pilot program for recovery residences in Cabell County","description":"Creating pilot program for recovery residences in Cabell County","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB165/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=165&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1809248,"bill_number":"HB4357","title":"To prohibit public university names for gender affirming care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict public universities or university associated healthcare facilities from performing gender reassignment surgeries or gender affirming care upon minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4357/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4357&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809249,"bill_number":"HB4208","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 personal income tax credit of $3,000 to parents or legal guardians who provide a year of home or private, primary, or secondary education for their children. The credit is limited to $3,000 per taxpayer and not based on the number of children schooled. The bill authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4208/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4208&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1809252,"bill_number":"HB4023","title":"Relating to anti-discrimination protections for independent contractors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the term employee to include an individual who provides work for an employer under the terms of an independent contract with such employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4023/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4023&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809255,"bill_number":"HB4328","title":"Require an ultrasound prior to abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate ultrasound imaging procedure prior to an abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4328/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4328&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809256,"bill_number":"HB4368","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 §9-3-6 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4368/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4368&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1809257,"bill_number":"HB4401","title":"Require that all injuries and side effects from vaccines be reported by medical professional to the Bureau for Public Health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require medical professionals to report to the Bureau for Public Health all injuries and side effects from vaccines. And requiring the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health to produce an annual report for the Legislature. The bill also requires medical professionals to receive periodic training relating to side effects from vaccines, and that the Commissioner make reports available to individuals and parents concerning adverse impact from vaccines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4401/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4401&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1809258,"bill_number":"HB4548","title":"Relating to authorizing application of the manufacturing investment tax credit and the manufacturing property tax adjustment credit against personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize application of the manufacturing investment tax credit and the manufacturing property tax adjustment credit against personal income tax.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4548/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4548&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1809262,"bill_number":"HB4092","title":"Authorizing the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to reporting requirements for independent contractors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to reporting requirements for independent contractors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4092/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4092&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809263,"bill_number":"HB4454","title":"Prohibiting mask mandates by the State of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a mask or face covering requirement by the State of West Virginia or by local boards of health in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4454/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4454&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1809264,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists rule relating to contested case hearing procedure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to contested case hearing procedure.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB109/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809266,"bill_number":"HB4558","title":"To increase the amount of money given to jurors per day","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the daily rate of compensation for people serving on petit juries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4558/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4558&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1809267,"bill_number":"HB4162","title":"Authorizing the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to guidelines for the use of nicknames and other designations on the ballot","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to guidelines for the use of nicknames and other designations on the ballot.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4162/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4162&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809268,"bill_number":"HB4061","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia State Police member grievance procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia State Police member grievance procedures.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4061/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4061&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809271,"bill_number":"HB4106","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to handicapped parking permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to handicapped parking permits.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4106/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4106&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809272,"bill_number":"HB4510","title":"Student Rescue Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Student Rescue Act.\" The bill provides for students to make up time lost due to a natural disaster or pandemic lasting longer than 21 days and if there is enough interest from parents/students. The bill provides for a funding source. The bill provides an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4510/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4510&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809273,"bill_number":"HB4204","title":"Relating to service employees with National Association for Pupil Transportation Certifications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make service employees with National Association for Pupil Transportation Certification as a Director or Supervisor of Pupil Transportation eligible as candidates for professional employee positions involving supervision of a county transportation department and requiring county boards to consider such candidates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4204/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4204&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1809275,"bill_number":"HB4155","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of fees.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4155/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4155&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809277,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Board of Registered Nurses rule relating to advanced practice registered nurse licensure requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to advanced practice registered nurse licensure requirements.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB115/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809279,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Division of Natural Resources rule relating to lifetime hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to lifetime hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB140/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=140&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809282,"bill_number":"HB4378","title":"Authorizing the DMV to issue certain vital records in the custody of the state registrar","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the authority to the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue certain vital records subject to the rules and regulations of the State Registrar, to allow the DMV to collect fees for issuing vital records that will be provided to the State Registrar, and for the Commissioners of the DMV and DHHR to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to implement a program that allows the DHHR to provide access to certain vital records to the DMV.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4378/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4378&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1809283,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Relating to permissible expenditures by Water Development Authority from Infrastructure Fund","description":"Relating to permissible expenditures by Water Development Authority from Infrastructure Fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB176/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=176&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1809284,"bill_number":"HB4371","title":"Creating the WV Community Development Equity Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to state the obligation of the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to provide effective technical and business advisory services to African-Americans and minority-owned and-operated enterprises that are available under the Community Development and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 and the Federal emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4371/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4371&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809285,"bill_number":"HB4411","title":"Standardize gas and oil contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules relating to the standardization of leases, deeds, or contracts relating to oil and gas, consistent in format with the purpose of making the terms of these documents less confusing to the landowners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4411/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4411&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1809287,"bill_number":"HB4310","title":"Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits by requiring blood test after traumatic injury to determine intoxication","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require blood tests of certain persons that suffer a traumatic personal injury that occurred within 12 hours before presenting for treatment by a medical provider, for injuries for which the person asserts, or which reasonably appears to have, occurred in the course of and resulting from the person's employment. to determine whether or not the person is intoxicated. The bill provides that if a person refuses to take the blood test, both the person and his or her dependents are disqualified for workers compensation benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4310/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4310&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1809288,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Board of Licensed Dietitians rule relating to telehealth practice, requirements, and definitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to telehealth practice, requirements, and definitions.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB82/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=82&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809289,"bill_number":"HB4423","title":"Protection of minors from harmful material on internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to combat the sexualization of children and to allow children in the State of West Virginia to avoid the detrimental effects, both during childhood and later into adulthood, caused by exposure to pornography through an age verification. This bill also ensures that any personal identifying information of adults is not retained upon age verification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4423/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4423&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margitta Mazzocchi"},
{"bill_id":1809291,"bill_number":"HB4032","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate rule relating to control of particulate matter air pollution from manufacturing processes and associated operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to control of particulate matter air pollution from manufacturing processes and associated operations.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4032/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4032&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809297,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"DHHR rule relating to chronic pain management clinic licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to chronic pain management clinic licensure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB32/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=32&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809299,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Authorizing Department of Health to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public water systems operators.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 173, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB17/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=17&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809301,"bill_number":"HB4296","title":"Relating to the Waiving of Certain DMV Fees for Volunteer Firefighters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the fees for license plates, vehicle registration, operator's licenses, registration, and inspection fees for volunteer fire fighters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4296/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4296&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809302,"bill_number":"HB4142","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4142/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4142&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809303,"bill_number":"HB4047","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cross-connection control and backflow prevention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cross-connection control and backflow prevention.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4047/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4047&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809305,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training rule relating to operating diesel equipment in underground mines in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to operating diesel equipment in underground mines in West Virginia.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB135/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=135&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809306,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Providing number of state troopers in counties be based on 2020 Census","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that troops shall be allocated to counties by the superintendent based on the 2020 Census.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB185/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=185&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1809307,"bill_number":"HB4544","title":"Provide for disclosure of potentially harmful ingredients in menstrual products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require packaging of menstrual products sold in this state to contain a plain and conspicuous printed list of all ingredients listed in order of predominance. The bill also imposes a civil penalty for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4544/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4544&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809308,"bill_number":"HB4441","title":"Provide certain classes of property protections from creditor collections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Title Protection Act. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill ensures that rightful property owners retain any and all titles to their property in the event that fraudulent or wrongful claims are listed against their property. The bill provides a mechanism for county clerks to provide notice to rightful landowners when property is transferred, or when titles are filed or modified against their property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4441/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4441&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1809312,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts and Journals of the House","description":"Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts and Journals of the House","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1809313,"bill_number":"HB4030","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate rule relating to control of air pollution from the operation of coal preparation plants, coal handling operations and coal refuse disposal areas","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 the operation of coal preparation plants, coal handling operations and coal refuse disposal areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4030/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4030&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809315,"bill_number":"HB4451","title":"Requiring the Department of Health and Human resources to pay the attorney fees of an adoptive parent in a subsidized adoption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an agreement concerning subsidized adoption be required to provide for direct payment by the Department of Health and Human Resources the attorney's fees of the adoptive parent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4451/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4451&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1809317,"bill_number":"HB4471","title":"Modifying the school calendar","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set the school calendar to 170 days of instruction and 30 noninstructional days and to change the acceptable functions during noninstructional days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4471/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4471&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809318,"bill_number":"HB4503","title":"To require a blood draw/blood test after a motor vehicle accident to determine impairment of those involved.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident causing injury to submit to a blood draw to determine any level of impairment. The bill requires an examination of the black box of vehicles involved in accidents causing injury. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4503/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4503&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Miller"},
{"bill_id":1809319,"bill_number":"HB4482","title":"Relating to Good Samaritan Food Donation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to include tax incentives for retail food distributors who make wholesome and fit grocery products available for nonprofit organizations who will distribute the food to individuals and families in need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4482/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4482&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1809321,"bill_number":"HB4399","title":"Creating the equitable right to expungement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for additional reasons for a civil action to be filed to expunge criminal records.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 86, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4399/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4399&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1809322,"bill_number":"HB4279","title":"Relating to the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims in this section does not apply to or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4279/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4279&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1809323,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"US Army SSG Orland Jackson \"Tom\" Meikles Memorial Road","description":"Orland Jackson \"Tom\" Meikles Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR6/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1809325,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from operation of hot mix asphalt plants","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 the operation of hot mix asphalt plants.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB4/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809327,"bill_number":"HB4323","title":"Removing certain deductions for modification of social security income in adjusted gross income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove limitations on certain deductions for modification of social security income in adjusted gross income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4323/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4323&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1809328,"bill_number":"HB4197","title":"Relating to broadband and political subdivisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to pre-empt all restrictions on any political subdivision regarding the formation or establishment of any entity which would seek to provide or assist in providing broadband service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4197/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4197&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809331,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"State Fire Commission rule relating to certification and evaluation of local fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification and evaluation of local fire departments.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB41/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=41&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809332,"bill_number":"HB4562","title":"Relating to adoption attorneys","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify the direct payment of adoption attorney fees and prohibit direct referrals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4562/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4562&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809333,"bill_number":"HB4195","title":"Relating to reporting requirements under the Grant Transparency and Accountability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that regardless of the source of funding, the funds required to match federal funds are not considered \"state grants\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4195/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4195&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809334,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training rule relating to reporting requirements for independent contractors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to reporting requirements for independent contractors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB130/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=130&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809339,"bill_number":"HB4187","title":"Relating to tobacco usage restrictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the age for the purchase of tobacco products, tobacco-derived products, and alternative nicotine products from 18 to 21. This bill also changes the way businesses are fined for the underage sale of tobacco products, tobacco-derived products, or alternative nicotine products. This bill further eliminates tobacco use in schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4187/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4187&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1809340,"bill_number":"HB4292","title":"Providing for enhanced damages for non-payment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for enhanced damages for nonpayment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production under the terms of a lease or other agreement.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4292/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4292&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1809341,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to registration of pharmacy technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration of pharmacy technicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB102/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809345,"bill_number":"HB4408","title":"To allow the development of a specialized intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the development of a specialized intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4408/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4408&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1809346,"bill_number":"HB4509","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4509/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4509&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809347,"bill_number":"HB4163","title":"Authorizing the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Combined Voter Registration and Driver Licensing Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Combined Voter Registration and Driver Licensing Fund.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4163/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4163&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809351,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Allowing Attorney General to have prosecution power in limited circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Office of the Attorney General to hold limited prosecution power.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB182/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=182&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1809352,"bill_number":"HB4505","title":"To expand the EMS retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that an emergency medical services agency designated by a county commission to provide emergency response through a county emergency dispatch center qualifies as a participating public employer in the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4505/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4505&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1809353,"bill_number":"HB4064","title":"Authorizing the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to promulgate a legislative 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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4064/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4064&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809356,"bill_number":"HB4346","title":"To require a moment of silence at the beginning of school each day in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. The bill prevents teachers from being able to discuss the substance of what children engage in during the moment of silence. Finally, the bill encourages parents to discuss with their children the substance of their use of time during the moment of silence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4346/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4346&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809357,"bill_number":"HB4258","title":"To require railroad companies to provide alternative entry and exit ways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require railroad companies to provide an alternative entry and exit way to one road communities when performing maintenance, repairs, and construction as a matter of public health and safety.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4258/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4258&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809358,"bill_number":"HB4535","title":"Provide valuation limitations to the Tax Commissioner for coal properties and to clarify the penalty for non-filers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require assessments made on or after July 1, 2025 to provide that the arithmetic means for annual production and average coal price to value coal properties shall be based upon the full calendar year immediately preceding the July 1st assessment date; to provide that the Tax Commissioner shall utilize an average coal density of 1800 tons per acre foot, unless clear and convincing evidence is submitted by a taxpayer establishing a lower density value; to provide that density information reported on returns, due on or before May 1 of each year, shall be used to determine values for the immediately following July 1 assessments; to provide that the Tax Commissioner shall take into consideration economic viability and engineering considerations when establishing values for coal properties; to provide that coal beds which are of a thickness of less than 35 inches shall not be classified as mineable coal for valuation for property tax purposes unless there is clear and convincing evidence to the contrary; to provide that no permitted coal seam may be classified for taxation as active until actual depletion of coal commences under a permit; to provide that for any owner, operator, or producer which fails to make a return within the time required, any and all penalties imposed shall be equally and uniformly applied across all forms of industrial property and natural resources property; and to specify an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4535/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4535&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1809359,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Establishing statewide health and safety fee for tourism and recreational activities by county commissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a statewide Health and Safety Fee that would allow visitors to help contribute to the readiness cost of emergency services through an up to $1.00 per day/activity fee that would be distributed to the counties twice per year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB167/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=167&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809362,"bill_number":"HB4224","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4224/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4224&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1809363,"bill_number":"HB4531","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.The bill repeals §60A-7-704, §60A-7-705a, §60A-7-706, §60A-7-707, and §60A-7-708.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4531/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4531&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809364,"bill_number":"HB4262","title":"Creating three separate job titles for school bus operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create three separate job titles for school bus operators based on years of service. The bill establishes pay scales.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4262/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4262&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1809366,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Board of Medicine rule relating to permitting and disciplinary procedures: educational permits for graduate medical interns, residents, and fellows","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to permitting and disciplinary procedures: educational permits for graduate medical interns, residents and fellows.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB92/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=92&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809369,"bill_number":"HB4273","title":"Relating to revising the criminal code generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the criminal code. The bill relates to the failure of a sex offender to register or provide notice of registration changes and the penalty for the same. The bill relates to timber theft, investigations thereof, and the criminal and civil penalties for the same. The bill provides for crimes against the worker's compensation system. The bill provides for the crime of omission to subscribe for workers' compensation insurance. The bill provides for the crime of failure to file a premium tax report or pay premium taxes. The bill provides for crimes relating to false testimony or statements concerning such. The bill provides for the crime of failure to file reports. The bill provides for criminal penalties for such actions or inactions. The bill provides for provisions for asset forfeiture. The bill provides for venue for trial of such crimes. The bill provides for the crime of wrongfully seeking workers' compensation. The bill provides for criminalizing false testimony or statements given in support of the same. The bill provides for criminal penalties for these offenses. The bill provides venue for the trial of such crimes. The bill provides for workers' compensation health care offenses. The bill provides for penalties for fraud. The bill provides for penalties for theft or embezzlement. The bill provides for penalties for false statements. The bill provides for criminal penalties for the above listed offenses. The bill provides for notice requirements. The bill provides for a prohibition against providing future services. The bill provides for penalties for the same. The bill provides for provisions for asset forfeiture. The bill establishes venue for the trial of such crimes. The bill defines the crime of providing false documentation to workers' compensation, to the Insurance Commissioner or a private carrier of workers' compensation insurance. The bill criminalizes altering documents or certificates from workers' compensation. The bill provides criminal penalties for such offenses. The bill establishes venue for the trial of such crimes. The bill provides for the required reporting of gunshot and other wounds. The bill provides for the required reporting of burns. The bill provides for a penalty for aiding and abetting. The bill provides for railroad employees being conservators of the peace. The bill establishes special railroad policemen, and the powers and duties of the same. The bill relates to shooting ranges, limitations on nuisance actions, and noise ordinances. The bill relates generally to criminal activity and the punishment thereof. The bill provides for the wanton endangerment involving the use of fire, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill relates to crimes against the government. The bill defines treason, the crime of treason, and penalties therefor, the crime of failure to give information of treason and its penalty. The bill provides for the crime of desecration of the flag, and its penalty. The bill relates to crimes against the person, first- and second-degree murder defined, and punishment for the same. The bill delineates provisions for allegations in indictment for homicide. The bill defines voluntary manslaughter and the penalty thereof. The bill defines involuntary manslaughter, and specifies the penalty for the same. The bill defines concealment of a deceased human body, and specifies the penalty for the same. The bill clarifies that Homicide is punishable within the state if injury occurs within and death without, or vice versa. The bill defines an attempt to kill or injure by poison, and specifies the penalty for the same. The bill defines the crime of abortion and the penalty for the same. The bill defines malicious or unlawful assault, assault, and battery, and specifies the penalties for each and aggravated factors and enhanced penalties. The bill defines provisions of sentencing for such acts committed by incarcerated persons. The bill defines assault during the commission of or attempt to commit a felony, and specifies the penalty for the same. The bill delineates that for violent crimes against the elderly a sentence is not subject to suspension or probation. The bill defines harassment, and provides penalties, and certain definitions for the same. The bill defines strangulation, suffocation, and asphyxiation and provides definitions and penalties for the same. The bill defines robbery or attempted robbery and specifying the penalties for the same. The bill defines extortion, and attempted extortion by threat, and specifies the penalty for these. The bill defines kidnapping and specifies penalties for the same. The bill defines concealment or removal of a minor child from custodian or from person entitled to visitation. The bill sets forth penalties and defenses for the same. The bill provides that one aiding or abetting in kidnapping or in concealing or removing a minor child is guilty as a principal and explains venue for those offenses. The bill defines unlawful restraint and provides penalties for the same. The bill prohibits the purchase or sale of a child, sets the criminal penalty for the same, and provides definitions and exceptions. The bill defines the failure to remove doors from abandoned refrigerators, freezers and other appliances, and provides penalties for the same. The bill provides definitions for various forms of domestic violence and criminal penalties. The bill provides definitions and criminal penalties for the abuse or neglect of an incapacitated adult. The bill provides criminal penalties for the death of an incapacitated adult by a caregiver. The bill defines and provides criminal penalties for the financial exploitation of an elderly person, protected person or incapacitated adult. The bill recognizes an embryo or fetus as a distinct unborn victim of certain crimes of violence against the person. The bill relates to crimes against property, arson, the degrees of arson, and definitions and criminal penalties for the same, burning, or attempting to burn, insured property and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill provides for a person causing injuries during an arson-related crime, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill provides for the recovery of costs incurred in fighting fires caused by arson. The bill defines burglary, the entry of dwelling house or outbuilding, and provides criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines entry of a house, building, vehicle, or enclosed property, the criminal penalties for the same, and specifies counts in indictment for the same. The bill provides for the manufacture or possession of burglary tools, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill sets forth criminal offenses involving theft detection shielding devices, their criminal penalties and provides for detention of persons suspected of this offense. The bill provides for grand larceny, aggravated grand larceny, and petit larceny distinguished, sets forth the criminal penalties for each, defines larceny of bank notes, checks, writings of value and book accounts, and delineates the determination of value in larceny. The bill explains receiving or transferring stolen goods and provides a criminal penalty. The bill provides a criminal penalty for bringing into this state, receiving or disposing of property stolen in another state. The bill defines embezzlement, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines falsifying accounts, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines possession or use of automated sales suppression devices, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines the offenses of destroying or concealing a will, and embezzlement by fiduciary, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines obtaining money, property and services by false pretenses, disposing of property to defraud creditors, and the criminal penalties for each of these. The bill lays out the offenses of attempted or fraudulent use, forgery, traffic of credit cards, possession and transfer of credit cards and credit card making equipment, the false or fraudulent use of telephonic services, and the criminal penalties for these offenses. The bill defines intercepting or monitoring customer telephone calls, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines requirements for finding fraudulent schemes and provisions for the cumulation of amounts where a common scheme exists, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines the casting away, destroying, or interfering with floating craft or material, and the criminal penalties for the same, interference with or destruction of buoys, signal lights or other aids to navigation, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines the offense of malicious killing of animals by poison or otherwise, and the criminal penalties for the same, the removal out of a county of property securing a claim, and the criminal penalties for such offense. The bill defines the fraudulent disposition of personal property in possession by virtue of lease, notice to return, failure to return, and penalties where such property is not returned, noting a right to immediate possession in such instances. The bill defines making a false statement as to financial condition of person, firm or corporation, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines publication of false advertisements, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines fraudulently obtaining food or lodging, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines intoxication of a person in charge of locomotive engine or car, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines the offenses of jumping on or off car or train in motion, driving vehicle upon track or bridge except at crossings, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines procuring gas, water or electricity, by device, with intent to defraud, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines placing a dam or obstructions in watercourses, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill sets forth requirements for the purchase of scrap metal by scrap metal purchasing businesses, salvage yards, or recycling facilities. The bill requires certificates, records, and reports of such purchases. The bill provides criminal penalties for violations of these provisions. The bill sets forth requirements for the purchase of items by precious metals and gem dealers, records to be kept by them, and delineating prohibited acts, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill criminalizes the unauthorized use of dumpsters and sets forth penalties. The bill defines the offense of identity theft and provides a penalty. The bill criminalizes the failure to pay for gasoline and providing a penalty. The bill provides for the offense of scanning device or re-encoder fraud, delineates when it is a felony, provides definitions, and sets forth criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines the offense of possession of bogus receipts or universal product codes with intent to defraud, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines the offense of misrepresentation of past or present military status or military awards to obtain anything of value and delineates criminal penalties for the same. The bill relates to shoplifting. The bill prescribes penalties. The bill defines the crime of organized retail theft, and provides penalties for that offence, all related to trespass, trespass in a structure or conveyance and penalties for the same. The bill defines trespass on property other than a structure or conveyance, removal, injury to or destruction of property, monuments designating land boundaries and of certain no trespassing signs and penalties for the same. The bill defines trespass on student residence premises or student facility premises of an institution of higher education and penalties for the same. The bill defines trespass on state government property. The bill defines aiding and abetting, and penalties for each of those offenses. The bill defines the offense of mine trespass, and penalties for the same. The bill defines animal or crop facilities trespass. The bill provides penalties for the same. The bill allows for injunctive relief in such instances, offenses involving damage to shrubbery, flowers, trees and timber, provides for a limitation of application of the relevant subsection, and provides penalties. The bill prohibits cutting, damaging, or carrying away without written permission, any timber, trees, growing plants or the products thereof. The bill provides treble damages for the same. The bill creates the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act. The bill defines terms relevant to the same. The bill prohibits certain acts, including trespass and conspiracy to trespass against property designated a critical infrastructure facility. The bill provides criminal penalties and allows for certain forms of civil action in such instances. The bill relates to the West Virginia Computer Crime And Abuse Act and defines terms. The bill defines computer fraud, access to legislative or state-owned computer, criminal penalties for the same, unauthorized access to computer services and criminal penalties for the same, unauthorized possession of computer data or programs and criminal penalties for the same, unauthorized possession of computer data or programs and criminal penalties for the same, alteration, destruction, etc., of computer equipment, and criminal penalties for the same, unauthorized possession of computer information, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines disclosure of computer security information and criminal penalties for the same, computer invasion of privacy and criminal penalties for the same, fraud and related activity in connection with access devices, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines endangering public safety, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines obscene, anonymous, harassing and threatening communications by computer, cell phones and electronic communication devices, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines soliciting, etc. a minor via computer; soliciting a minor and traveling to engage the minor in prohibited sexual activity, cyberbullying or specific acts of electronic harassment of minors, definitions, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill provides for exceptions. The bill defines the use of a computer as an instrument of forgery and provides civil relief and damages available. The bill provides defenses to criminal prosecution; venue; prosecution under other criminal statutes not prohibited; personal jurisdiction; and severability. The bill relates to the theft of cable television services, the acquisition of cable television services, and penalties for wrongfully acquitting the same. The bill defines the sale or transfer of a device or plan intended for acquisition or diversion, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines Illegal possession of destructive devices, explosive materials or incendiary devices, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines criminal use of destructive device, explosive material or incendiary device; and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines causing accidental or intentional death or injury, penalties, causing death or injury to an explosives detection animal, and the penalty for the same. The bill defines manufacture, purchase, sale, advertising for sale, transporting or possession or use of a hoax bomb. The bill defines the possession or use in commission of a felony, and the penalty for the same. The bill defines theft of explosive material from storage magazines or buildings, and the penalty for the same. The bill defines receipt, possession, storage, sale or transportation of stolen explosive material, and the criminal penalty. The bill defines wanton endangerment involving destructive devices, explosive materials or incendiary devices, and the criminal penalty. The bill defines contraband, seizure, forfeiture of explosive devices. The bill relates to crimes involving worthless checks. The bill defines obtaining property in return for worthless check, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines making, issuing, etc., worthless checks on a preexisting debt, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines payment as a defense to such offenses, requiring making a statement for the reason for dishonor a duty of the drawee, defining what constitutes prima facie evidence of knowledge, setting forth requirements for identity, and providing a criminal penalty for providing false information. The bill defines requiring a notice of dishonor by payee and provides for a service charge. The bill prescribes the manner of filing complaint for warrant and the form thereof. The bill provides guidance for a complaint, what constitutes notice of complaint, and the issuance of a warrant; delineating payment procedures, and imposing costs; providing for the payment of costs in worthless check cases, and the disposition of certain costs; requiring the preparation of a list of worthless check warrants; the use of that worthless check list upon receipt of complaint for warrant; delineating the duties of a prosecuting attorney upon receipt of notice of multiple worthless check warrants. The bill requires the magistrate court clerk to advise complainant. The bill provides for the creation and operation of a program for worthless check offenders, and requirements for acceptance of a person in that program. The bill requires certain notice to persons accepted to the worthless check restitution program. The bill defines agreement to suspend prosecution of a person accepted into the restitution program. The bill provides for fees for participation in the worthless check restitution program, and, providing that statements by individuals referred to or participating in the worthless check restitution program are criminally inadmissible. The bill relates to forgery, crimes against the currency, the forgery of public records, certificates, returns or attestation of a court or officer, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines forgery of official seals. The bill defines keeping or concealing instrument for forging same. The bill defines the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines counterfeiting, and the criminal penalty for the same, making plates, etc., for forgery, possession of same, and the criminal penalty for that offense. The bill defines forging or uttering other writing and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines creation of unauthorized demand draft, possession of counterfeit currency with intent to utter, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines unauthorized currency, and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines passing or receiving unauthorized currency knowingly, and the criminal penalty for the same, and the unauthorized use, transfer, acquisition, alteration or possession of certain benefits and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines payment cards and falsely making or lading the same, and the criminal penalty, therefore. The bill relates to crimes against public justice generally; perjury and subornation of perjury defined. The bill defines false swearing, and the criminal penalties for perjury, subornation of perjury, and false swearing. The bill defines aiding escape and other offenses relating to adults and juveniles in custody or confinement. The bill defines criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines permitting escape, refusal of custody of prisoner, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines persons in custody of institutions or officers. The bill defines escapes and aiding in escapes, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines terms of confinement in addition to previous sentence. The bill defines escapes from, and other offenses relating to, state benevolent and correctional institution, or private prison or mental health facilities and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines escape from custody of the commissioner of corrections and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines escape from custody of the director of juvenile services. The bill defines refusal of officer to make, or delay in making, arrest, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines refusal of person to aid officer and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines refusal of officer to execute act or process of legislature or order of governor, and criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines obstructing officer, fleeing from officer; making false statements to officer, interfering with emergency communications, criminal penalties for the same, definition, officer not liable for act done under statute or executive order afterward declared unconstitutional. The bill defines compounding offenses and misprision and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines exacting excessive fees and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines issuing fraudulent fee bills and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines alteration, concealment or destruction of public record by officer and criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines larceny, concealment or destruction of public record by person not officer, and criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines corrupt summoning of jurors to find biased verdict, and criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines procuring the summoning of biased juror by party other than officer, and criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines discrimination against employee summoned for jury duty, and criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines contempt of court, what constitutes contempt, jury trial, presence of defendant, and criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines fraudulent official proceedings, causing a public employee or official to file a fraudulent legal process and criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines impersonation of a public official, employee or tribunal, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines impersonation of a public official or tribunal. The bill defines impersonation of a law-enforcement officer, and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines subsequent offense, failure to perform official duties and criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines the failure to meet an obligation to pay support to a minor and criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines bribery and corrupt practices, and the criminal penalties for such offenses. The bill defines crimes against the peace generally, mobs and lynching, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines liability of county or city in such instances. The bill defines disturbance of religious worship and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines disturbance of schools, societies, and other assemblies and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines loitering on school property and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines exceptions, camping upon governmental grounds or lawns and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines public nuisance, false reports concerning bombs or other explosive devices and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines falsely reporting an emergency incident and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines willful disruption of governmental processes, offenses occurring at State Capitol Complex, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines threats of terrorist acts, conveying false information concerning terrorist acts and committing terrorist hoaxes prohibited, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines prohibiting violations of an individual's civil rights, and the criminal penalties for the same. The bill defines wearing masks, hoods or face coverings and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines falsely reporting child abuse and the criminal penalty for the same. The bill defines classifying criminal penalties for failing to register as a sex offender, failure to provide information change, and providing false information to the sex offender registry. The bill defines deleting requirement that a person be deemed a rioter if they failed to provide required assistance at a riot. The bill defines the penalty for crime of failure to obey an order given at a riot or unlawful assembly. The bill provides that the crime of disorderly conduct is a petty offense. The bill modifies penalties for carrying a deadly weapon without provisional license or other authorization by persons under twenty-one years of age. The bill defines enumerating penalty for violation of the confidentiality provisions of a concealed carry license application. The bill provides for a provisional license to carry deadly weapons and how the same is obtained. The bill defines revocation of concealed carry license, providing exceptions as to prohibitions against carrying concealed handguns for persons at least eighteen years of age and fewer than twenty-one years of age and exemptions for the same from licensing fees. The bill provides for reciprocity and recognition of out-of-state concealed handgun permits. The bill enumerates persons prohibited from possessing firearms. The bill defines setting forth the right of nonprohibited persons over twenty-one years of age to carry concealed deadly weapons. The bill defines offenses and penalties. The bill describes a process for reinstatement of rights to possess and offenses and penalties. The bill prohibits possession of deadly weapons by minors. The bill defines brandishing deadly weapons and thereby threatening or causing breach of the peace and providing criminal penalties for the same. The bill creates and defines offenses of Possessing deadly weapons on premises of educational facilities and on premises housing courts of law and family law courts. The bill provides for reports by school principals. The bill provides penalties including suspension of driver's license. The bill defines offense of wanton endangerment using a firearm and providing penalties. The bill defines right of certain persons to limit possession of firearms on premises. The bill defines persons prohibited from committing violent crime while wearing body armor and penalties for same. The bill defines the offense of use or presentation of a firearm during commission of a felony and penalties for the same. The bill clarifies requirements for chief officer certification to transfer or make certain firearms and providing definitions and for appeal of same. The bill provides rules of construction for the dangerous weapons article. The bill defines the crime of bigamy. The bill provides a misdemeanor penalty for bigamy. The bill defines the crime of prostitution and related offenses. The bill defines provides for the penalty for prostitution. The bill provides that a medical report certifying no sexually transmitted disease reduces penalty for prostitution. The bill provides a criminal penalty for solicitation of prostitute. The bill provides enhanced criminal penalty for solicitation of an individual for prostitution who is less than 18 years of age, mentally defective or incapacitated. The bill provides fines for soliciting prostitution be paid to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund in designated circumstances. The bill defines the crime of detaining, recruiting, or inducing another to engage in prostitution. The bill provides that a second offense of the same and recruitment of persons under the age of 18 are felony offenses. The bill establishes that parents consenting to using a minor or mentally defective person for prostitution is guilty of a felony. The bill establishes that causing a person to engage in prostitution because of debt or to receive value is subject to misdemeanor penalty. The bill establishes that a person who forces, intimidates or threatens a spouse to engage in prostitution commits a felony offense. The bill provides respective criminal penalties. The bill establishes the criminal offense of abducting, enticing or harboring a child for prostitution. The bill provides a criminal penalty. The bill establishes the crime of promoting and advancing prostitution. The bill defines a house of prostitution in context of promoting prostitution. The bill permits character evidence. The bill provides a criminal penalty, including additional fine, and establishes the offense of sexual solicitation. The bill provides a criminal penalty including additional fine. The bill provides an affirmative defense to sexual solicitation for victims of trafficking. The bill provides affirmative defenses to prostitution relating to human trafficking, abduction and mental defect or incapacitation. The bill establishes aggravating circumstances, restitution, and eligibility for Compensation Award to Victims of Crimes. The bill provides that law enforcement notify DHHR of child victims. The bill provides that any property used for or derived from prostitution is subject to forfeiture. The bill provides that persons convicted be debarred from state or local contracts. The bill defines indecent exposure. The bill clarifies that criminal indecent exposure cannot occur if victim grants permission. The bill classifies criminal penalties for indecent exposure. The bill classifies criminal penalties for inhaling or drinking certain intoxicating compounds. The bill provides the crime of incest, defines \"step-relative\" in context of the crime of incest, establishes that intercourse between two consenting adult step-relatives is not incest, classifying criminal penalty for incest. The bill defines desecration and classifies criminal penalties for unlawful disinterment, desecration, injury to a grave marker or damage to cemetery. The bill prohibits certain demonstrations at a funeral. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for prohibited funeral demonstrations. The bill classifies criminal penalty for obscene, anonymous and threatening phone calls. The bill classifies criminal penalties for cruelty to animals. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for animal fighting, attending an animal fighting venture, or wagering at an animal fighting venture. The bill establishes circumstances, sufficiency and application of a search warrant related to animal cruelty. The bill extends the search warrant authority for birds or animals kept for fighting to natural resources police. The bill clarifies the extent of searches without a warrant for fighting animals or birds. The bill classifies the crime of sexual abuse of an animal and prescribing penalties, including providing for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, providing for restrictions on owning animals upon conviction, and requiring psychiatric evaluation and payment of costs in certain circumstances. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for unlawful admission of children to places injurious to health or morals. The bill classifies criminal penalty for underage false identification. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for criminal invasion of privacy. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for nonconsensual public disclosure of private intimate images. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for criminal loitering within certain distances of minor victims of sexually violent offenses or offenses. The bill classifies the penalties for disclosing or making photographs of accident or emergent situations public. The bill classifies penalties for therapeutic deception. The bill classifies penalties for therapeutic deception. The bill expands definition of computer applied to obscene matter and minors; classifying criminal penalties for distribution and display to minor of obscene matter; classifying criminal penalties for use of obscene matter with intent to seduce minor; classifying criminal penalties for use of minor to produce obscene matter or assist in doing sexually explicit conduct. The bill classifies criminal penalties for sexual assault in the first degree. The bill classifies criminal penalties for sexual assault in the second degree. The bill classifies criminal penalties for sexual assault in the third degree. The bill provides definitions of terms related to the criminal offense of sexual extortion. The bill establishes the elements of the crime of sexual extortion. The bill classifies criminal penalties for sexual abuse in the first degree. The bill classifies criminal penalties for sexual abuse in the second degree. The bill classifies criminal penalties for sexual abuse in the third degree. The bill classifies enhanced criminal penalties for subsequent offenses committed by those previously convicted of sexually violent offenses against children. The bill classifies criminal penalties for imposition of sexual acts on persons incarcerated or under supervision. The bill delineates evidentiary standards for sexual offenses. The bill classifies how courts may terminate certain parental rights when person is convicted for offenses against children. The bill specifies that Ignorance of victim creates incapacity to consent. The bill allows the court to require payment of treatment cost for victim. The bill provides limits on interviews of children eleven years old or less. The bill provides for Forensic Medical Examination Fund for training of sexual assault nurse examiners. The bill provides for payment for costs of forensic medical examination; requiring study of reimbursement of such costs and associated recordkeeping, disclosure standards, and confidentiality; providing a definitions of \"coerce\" and \"visually portray\" in the context of the crime of filming sexually explicit conduct of minors. The bill classifies a criminal penalty for producing a visual portrayal of a minor in sexually explicit conduct. The bill provides for enhanced penalty when parent distributes material displaying a child under their care in sexually explicit conduct. The bill classifies penalties when any person distributes or exhibits material displaying a minor in sexually explicit conduct. The bill classifies penalties for production, display or distribution of visual portrayals of partially clothed minors. The bill defines \"visual portrayal\" in context of prohibited possession, manufacture or distribution of inappropriate sexual portrayals by a minor; clarifying the definition of \"parent\" in context of child abuse to include step or foster parent. The bill classifies criminal penalties for murder of custodial child for failure or refusal to supply necessities. The bill clarifies the definition of \"recognized method of religious healing\" in context of murder of custodial child for failure or refusal to supply necessities. The bill classifies criminal penalties for death of a child by child abuse. The bill classifies criminal penalties for child abuse causing or creating a risk of injury. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for female genital mutilation. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for child neglect resulting in death. The bill clarifies in context of the crime of child neglect resulting in death, and clarifies that care through recognized method of religious healing in lieu of medical treatment may not constitute neglect. The bill defines a recognized method of religious healing. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian or person in a position of trust to a child. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for procuring, authorizing or inducing another to engage in sexual acts with a child under their care or custody. The bill defines sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian or person in a position of trust to a child. The bill defines a parent, guardian, custodian, or person in a position of trust procuring, authorizing, inducing a to a child sixteen or older. The bill provides a definition of terms related to nuisances. The bill defines designated elements for maintaining a nuisance. The bill provides standing to bring an action to abate a nuisance. The bill provides a venue for a nuisance action. The bill defines evidence and proof related to an action to abate nuisance. The bill defines provisions and procedures related to an action to enjoin a nuisance. The bill defines prima facie evidence of a nuisance. The bill defines a prosecution of a nuisance complaint. The bill defines provisions for dismissal of a nuisance action. The bill provides for an award of costs related to a nuisance action. The bill defines when the existence of nuisance established permanent injunction required. The bill defines an order of abatement for a nuisance. The bill defines elements of a nuisance abatement order. The bill defines removal and sale of movable property from a nuisance. The bill defines liability of officers disposing of property from a nuisance proceeding. The bill defines a criminal offense of contempt related to nuisance proceedings. The bill creates a definition of terms related to gaming and gambling. The bill creates a criminal offense for possessing or dealing in unlicensed gaming devices or permitting an unlicensed gambling device on premises under unauthorized ownership, leasehold, occupation or possession. The bill defines a seizure of unlicensed gaming or gambling devices. The bill creates a criminal offense of acting as a guard or interfering with lawful intervention for gambling premises. The bill defines a criminal offense of unauthorized wagering on outcomes of uncertain events or prohibited games. The bill creates a criminal offense of betting on games of chance. The bill creates a criminal offense for a unauthorized commercial gambling at a hotel or tavern. The bill creates a criminal offense for cheating at gaming. The bill creates a criminal offense of unauthorized dealing in gambling device. The bill defines a lottery and raffle. The bill defines a criminal offense for unauthorized operation of an illegal lottery or raffle. The bill creates a criminal offense for unauthorized sale of a voucher or certificate for gambling on outcome of sporting events, games of skill or other sport or contest. The bill declares a premises for unauthorized commercial gambling a nuisance. The bill provides that proceeds of an illegal lottery forfeit to the state. The bill creates the criminal offense of keeping policy or numbers slips. The bill defines seizure of designated gambling devices and equipment. The bill provides for seizure authority for gambling articles or apparatuses. The bill classifies criminal penalties for crime of certain public officials with pecuniary interest in certain public contracts. The bill classifies the criminal offense of unlawful showing of pictures, advertisement or theatrical productions calculated to arouse prejudicial ire or feelings. The bill classifies the criminal offense of lobbying on the floor of the legislature. The bill classifies the crime of employers who fail or refuse to pay contracted employment benefits or contributions. The bill clarifies the elements of the crime of bribery of participants in professional or amateur games and horse racing. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for debt pooling. The bill clarifies the elements of the crime of debt pooling. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for failure to maintain and affix a cover for a water well. The bill classifies the penalty for the crime of conspiracy. The bill classifies the penalty for the crime of unlawful contact with a corrections employee or a member of the parole board. The bill classifies the penalty for prohibited sale of certain caffeine products; generally providing for the sentence of felons. The bill provides a definition for corruption of blood and forfeiture of estate abolished. The bill provides the commission of a felony shall not stay or merge any civil remedy. The bill classifies the criminal penalties for punishment of principals in the second degree and designated accessories. The bill delineates attempt crimes and the classification and penalties for the same. The bill classifies the criminal penalties for solicitation to commit certain crimes; delineating punishments for second or third offense of felony. The bill explains the treatment of cumulative sentences. The bill provides for pretrial diversion agreements, conditions of the same, and for drug court programs. The bill provides for deferred adjudication. The bill provides for expungement of certain criminal convictions with approved treatment or recovery and job program. The bill provides for a limitation on expungement for certain motor vehicle traffic control offenses. The bill classifies the criminal penalties for crimes related to postmortem examinations. The bill classifies the criminal penalties for failing to secure a cremation permit. The bill clarifies evidentiary admissibility of autopsy reports an investigation. The bill classifies the penalties for organized criminal enterprise offenses. The bill classifies the criminal penalties for the offense of human trafficking. The bill classifies the criminal penalties for the offense of forced labor. The bill classifies the criminal penalties for the offense of using adults or minors in debt bondage. The bill classifies the criminal penalties for the offense of coercing or compelling an individual to engage in commercial sexual. The bill classifies the criminal penalties for the offense of patronizing a victim of sexual servitude. The bill establishes that an individual convicted of a human trafficking offense who is sentenced to life without mercy is not eligible for parole. The bill provides immunity for minor victims of sex trafficking. The bill provides for vacation and expungement of criminal conviction for persons sexually trafficked. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for money laundering. The bill classifies the criminal penalty for prohibited use of unmanned aircraft systems. The bill classifies criminal offenses and respective sentencing dispositions. The bill establishes that felonies are classified into six categories and misdemeanors are classified into three categories. The bill provides that petty offenses are not classified. The bill establishes that criminal classification is derived from the defining criminal section or chapter. The bill establishes that petty offenses are specifically designated to include any crime without specified designation or classification. The bill provides that offenses noted outside Chapter 61 which are not designated as a felony, misdemeanor or petty offense, are punished under the prescribed statutory penalty. The bill states that unless provided otherwise felony imprisonment sentence is a term of definite years. The bill establishes respective range of felony terms of imprisonment into six classifications. The bill establishes a respective range of misdemeanor terms of imprisonment within three classifications. The bill provides discretion to the sentencing court to treat a Class 6 felony as a Class 1 misdemeanor with noted exceptions. The bill provides that the trial court impose its sentence within designated range of maximum and minimum terms. The bill requires the court to consider aggravating and mitigating circumstances as well as the pre-sentence report. The bill provides for a potential increased sentence for crimes near a school which may exceed maximum sentencing limits. The bill provides that a felony sentence must be a definite term of years served in the state department of corrections. The bill establishes requirements for transfer of custody. The bill provides a range of imprisonment term for all six felony classes. The bill provides that misdemeanor sentences are for a definite term to be served at somewhere other than the state department of corrections. The bill establishes respective limitations of imprisonment for the three classes of misdemeanors. The bill provides discretion to the court, in certain circumstances, to treat a Class 6 felony as a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill provides for reimbursement of incarceration costs for misdemeanor offenses. The bill provides a court with discretion to increase sentence by one year for offenses near a school. The bill establishes that a school vicinity sentence enhancement may exceed statutory limit. The bill further provides that if the victim of an offense is a child but is not within the designated range of a school that the court may consider relevant circumstances and increase the sentence two years. The bill establishes fines for felony offenses. The bill establishes fines for misdemeanor offenses. The bill states that for purposes of sentencing, defines an \"enterprise\" as any entity other than a person. The bill provides a graduated penalty of fines imposed upon enterprise for criminal offenses. The bill establishes that a judgment of fine against an enterprise constitutes a lien. The bill establishes relevant factors for the court to consider when sentencing an enterprise for criminal conduct. The bill requires the court to order a person incarcerated for a criminal offense to pay incarceration costs. The bill establishes factors for the court to consider when assessing payment of incarceration costs. The bill provides that an alleged victim of sexual offense may not be required to submit to a polygraph examination or other truth telling device as a condition of investigating an alleged offense nor may prosecutors or law-enforcement officers decline to proceed if the victim refuses such examination. The bill delineates eligibility for probation, and, provides for a period of extended supervision for certain sexual offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4273/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4273&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1809370,"bill_number":"HB4160","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by the board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by the board.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4160/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4160&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809372,"bill_number":"HB4235","title":"Creating the Fair Chance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide services to eligible persons to assist in transition following a felony drug conviction involving crack cocaine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4235/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4235&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809373,"bill_number":"HB4152","title":"Authorizing the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to disciplinary and complaint procedures for psychologists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to disciplinary and complaint procedures for psychologists.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4152/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4152&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809374,"bill_number":"HB4489","title":"Establishing the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a state sponsored medical and family leave insurance program for all persons employed or self-employed in the state; providing eligibility and coverage conditions; directing the Insurance Commissioner to administer the program; providing up to 12 weeks of eligible coverage annually; requiring employers to allow family leave to insured employees; protecting employees from retaliatory actions; providing notice of availability to employees; providing for a special revenue account; establishing public education program; annual reports to the Legislature; and legislative rules to implement the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4489/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4489&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809377,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to licensing of elevator mechanics, accessibility technicians, and limited technicians and registration of elevator mechanic apprentices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing of elevator mechanics, accessibility technicians, and limited technicians and registration of elevator mechanic apprentices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB127/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=127&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809378,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"State Election Commission rule relating to application and approval process for Secretary of State expenditures from County Assistance Voting Equipment Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to application and approval process for Secretary of State expenditures from the County Assistance Voting Equipment Fund.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB85/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=85&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809379,"bill_number":"HB4546","title":"Relating to data disposal protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the destruction of customer's records that contain personal information no longer needed by the business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4546/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4546&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809382,"bill_number":"HB4415","title":"Expand the scope of hunting, fishing, and trapping benefits provided to former members of the United States Armed forces","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a 75 percent discount for a lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping license or permit for individuals who were honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4415/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4415&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1809383,"bill_number":"HB4492","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":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit 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. The bill provides an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4492/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4492&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1809385,"bill_number":"HB4242","title":"Establish the Commission on American History Enrichment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Commission on American History Enrichment to review public school curriculum to make recommendations for revisions of public school history course material that more accurately reflects the roles of minorities in the history of this state and country.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4242/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4242&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809386,"bill_number":"HB4213","title":"Authorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit payments","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to pension benefits which are exempt from income taxation. The bill adds Division of Natural Resources police, deputy sheriffs, full-time firefighters, and municipal police officers into the class of law-enforcement officers exempted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4213/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4213&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Keith Marple"},
{"bill_id":1809389,"bill_number":"HB4366","title":"Abolishing the Personal Income Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4366/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4366&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1809390,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Tax Department rule relating to citizen tax credit for property taxes paid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to citizen tax credit for property taxes paid.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 50","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB55/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=55&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809391,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to application for waiver of initial licensure fees for certain individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the application for waiver of initial licensure fees for certain individuals.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB75/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=75&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809395,"bill_number":"HB4119","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the application for waiver of initial licensure fees for certain individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the application for waiver of initial licensure fees for certain individuals.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4119/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4119&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809396,"bill_number":"HB4170","title":"Relating to wholesale importation of prescription drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program for the purpose of importing drugs from Canada on behalf of the state. The program will operate in compliance with the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations governing importation of prescription drugs and with approval of the secretary of HHS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4170/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4170&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809397,"bill_number":"HB4318","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4318/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4318&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1809399,"bill_number":"HB4048","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for permits.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4048/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4048&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809400,"bill_number":"HB4118","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to procedures, criteria, and curricula for examination and license of barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, aestheticians, and hair stylists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to procedures, criteria, and curricula for examination and license of barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, aestheticians, and hair stylists.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4118/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4118&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809401,"bill_number":"HB4549","title":"Relating to consumers sales and service tax and use tax exemption for certain goods to be incorporated into a qualified, new or expanded warehouse or distribution facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the threshold jobs creation number from 300 to 50; and to making stylistic changes, which authorizes an exemption for qualified purchases of computers and computer software, primary material handling equipment, racking and racking systems, and components, building materials and certain tangible personal property to be incorporated into a qualified, new or expanded warehouse or distribution facility.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4549/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4549&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1809405,"bill_number":"HB4374","title":"Better protect citizens in the event of a car accident with an uninsured motorist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the commissioner of Motor Vehicles to develop and implement an electronic insurance verification program; and to require the Insurance Commissioner to propose rules necessary to implement requirements of the electronic insurance verification program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4374/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4374&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1809406,"bill_number":"SJR1","title":"County Boundary Review Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose a Constitutional Amendment to allow the Legislature to redraw county boundaries and combine counties every 100 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR1/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1809407,"bill_number":"HB4027","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a rule relating to alternative emission limitations during startup and shutdown operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to alternative emission limitations during startup and shutdown operations.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4027/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4027&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809409,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Tax Department rule relating to income tax credits for property taxes paid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to income tax credits for property taxes paid.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 50","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB57/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=57&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809411,"bill_number":"HB4437","title":"Make it a felony to kill a canine officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include canines in definitions of \"law enforcement officers\" in relation to crimes against law enforcement officers and the level of force allowable to protect said canines as law enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4437/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4437&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1809412,"bill_number":"HB4534","title":"Relating to the minimum wage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum wage requirements in West Virginia to $15 per hour over a six year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4534/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4534&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809413,"bill_number":"HB4516","title":"Revoke spending authority for money used by an agency in support of a challenge to WV law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit spending authority for money used by an agency in support of a challenge to WV law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4516/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4516&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809415,"bill_number":"HB4184","title":"Requiring the Public Employees Agency and other health insurance providers to provide mental health parity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Employees Insurance Agency and other health insurance providers provide mental health parity between behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorders, and medical and surgical procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4184/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4184&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809416,"bill_number":"HB4121","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4121/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4121&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809417,"bill_number":"HB4206","title":"To clarify the postmark date for election announcements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a single, uniform deadline for delivery of certificates of announcement of candidacy, regardless of the means of delivery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4206/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4206&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809420,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to certified pesticide applicator","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certified pesticide applicator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB69/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=69&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809422,"bill_number":"HB4344","title":"Grant automatic expungement of criminal records in certain instances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the automatic expungement of certain criminal convictions and records that are eligible for expungement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4344/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4344&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809424,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"DEP rule relating to control of particulate matter air pollution from manufacturing processes and associated operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to control of particulate matter air pollution from manufacturing processes and associated operations.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB7/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=7&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809427,"bill_number":"HB4432","title":"Relating to midlevel practitioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the practice of physician assistants and advanced practice register nurses relating to midlevel practitioners. It permits physician assistants to own a practice, and establishes grounds for discipline or denial of a license or other authorization for physician assistants. The bill clarifies physician assistant shareholder eligibility for medical corporations; and deals with the administration of anesthetics; permits physician assistants to serve as designated corporate representatives; and designates the profession of physician assistant as a professional service for the purposes of the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4432/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4432&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1809428,"bill_number":"HB4585","title":"Get rid of vaccine requirement for families who want to provide respite care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for individuals who provide respite care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4585/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4585&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809429,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Granting municipal fire marshal authority to assist law-enforcement officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant municipal Fire Marshals the authority to assist law enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB168/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=168&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1809431,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Requiring certain documents that contain wage records be considered confidential","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that certain documents that contain records of wages be considered confidential.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB156/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=156&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1809432,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Displaying official US motto in public schools","description":"Displaying official US motto in public schools","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB152/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=152&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1809436,"bill_number":"HB4230","title":"Electric charging stations at state parks must charge market rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state parks to charge the market rate for the use of vehicle charging stations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4230/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4230&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809437,"bill_number":"HB4124","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and renewal requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and renewal requirements.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4124/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4124&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809440,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Board of Registered Nurses rule relating to fees for services rendered by board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services rendered by the board.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB116/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809442,"bill_number":"HB4475","title":"Permit registered voters to vote an absentee ballot by mail in all circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit registered voters to vote an absentee ballot by mail in all circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4475/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4475&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809443,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Clarifying terms and offense of human smuggling","description":"Clarifying terms and offense of human smuggling","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB151/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=151&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1809445,"bill_number":"HB4462","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4462/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4462&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1809446,"bill_number":"HB4416","title":"Heart Health Equity Inclusion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the heart health equity inclusion program. The bill provides for legislative findings. Finally, the bill provides for required physical education program in physical fitness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4416/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4416&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1809447,"bill_number":"HB4088","title":"Authorizing the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to minimum wage, maximum hours, and overtime compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to minimum wage, maximum hours, and overtime compensation.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4088/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4088&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809449,"bill_number":"HB4068","title":"Authorizing the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification and evaluation of local fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification and evaluation of local fire departments.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4068/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4068&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809450,"bill_number":"HB4096","title":"Authorizing the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to substance abuse screening, standards and procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to substance abuse screening, standards and procedures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4096/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4096&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809452,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Protecting minors from exposure to indecent displays of sexually explicit nature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect minors from indecent displays of a sexually explicit nature, including but not limited to, transvestite and/or transgender performances or displays to minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB195/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=195&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1809454,"bill_number":"HB4594","title":"Relating to extending managed care.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the foster care managed care contract.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 166, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4594/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4594&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1809457,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Department of Health rule relating to WV Clearance for Access: registry and employment screening","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia Clearance for Access: registry and employment screening.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB28/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=28&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809458,"bill_number":"HB4358","title":"To prohibit state jurisdiction over out of state divorces","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that circuit courts and family courts of this state have no jurisdiction in the case of an action for divorce filed in another state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4358/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4358&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809460,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to procedures, criteria, and curricula for examination and license of barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, aestheticians, and hair stylists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to procedures, criteria, and curricula for examination and license of barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, aestheticians, and hair stylists.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB74/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=74&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809462,"bill_number":"HB4443","title":"Relating generally to the distribution of certain taxes and surcharges to benefit volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the requirements for allocation and distribution of Fire Protection Fund moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4443/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4443&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1809463,"bill_number":"HB4267","title":"Relating to the Certified Industrial Business Expansion Development Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of sources of energy for high impact industrial plants and facilities to include power sources free of carbon dioxide emissions, or through sources utilizing carbon dioxide sequestration. The bill increases the certification of business districts from two to ten. Finally, the bill modifies the expiration date for the provisions of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4267/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4267&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1809464,"bill_number":"HB4283","title":"Creating WV Black Lung Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Black Lung Program and granting entitlement for pain and suffering for occupational pneumoconiosis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4283/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4283&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1809466,"bill_number":"HB4483","title":"Be Exceptional Starting Today Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to legalize cannabis, provide for taxation of cannabis, and allow cannabis market activity as regulated by the Department of Commerce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4483/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4483&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809467,"bill_number":"HB4094","title":"Authorizing the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the application process for the West Virginia Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the application process for the West Virginia Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4094/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4094&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809469,"bill_number":"HB4057","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to chronic pain management clinic licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to chronic pain management clinic licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4057/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4057&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809472,"bill_number":"HB4282","title":"To allow parents to retain their child for an extra year of school without losing a year of sports eligibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for students that have been affected by COVID-19 to be allowed another year to complete high school based upon academics and remain with their parents another year, so long as they satisfy other necessary requirements, and to provide an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4282/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4282&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1809475,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Authorizing Department of Revenue to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to AIDS regulations.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 176, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB50/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=50&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809476,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Relating to real property conveyed by land installment agreement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate land installment contracts for the sale of real estate. The bill provides for definitions. The bill lays out land installment contract requirements. The bill provides for vendor requirements. The bill provides for the condition of forfeiture, notice of default, and right to cure. The bill defines the effect of vendor's default on lien on property. The bill defines contrary provisions. The bill defines interest. The bill provides for remedies. Finally, the bill clarifies the Truth in Lending Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB191/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=191&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1809478,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Massage Therapy Licensure Board rule relating to general provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general provisions.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB86/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=86&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809480,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Division of Natural Resources rule relating to commercial whitewater outfitters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to commercial whitewater outfitters.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB137/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=137&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809481,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists rule relating to disciplinary and complaint procedures for psychologists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to disciplinary and complaint procedures for psychologists.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB108/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809483,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Massage Therapy Licensure Board rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB87/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=87&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809484,"bill_number":"HB4297","title":"Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring state code into compliance with the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) provision.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4297/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4297&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1809485,"bill_number":"HB4112","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to frozen desserts and imitation frozen desserts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to frozen desserts and imitation frozen desserts.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4112/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4112&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809486,"bill_number":"HB4052","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to distribution of funds from emergency medical services salary enhancement fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to distribution of funds from emergency medical services salary enhancement fund.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4052/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4052&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809488,"bill_number":"HB4270","title":"To limit the amount of ballot propositions.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the placing of questions on the primary election ballot submitted by a political party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4270/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4270&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809489,"bill_number":"HB4369","title":"Relating to teacher salary enhancement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that teachers have advanced credit hours in work toward or completion of a master's degree in their teaching field in order to receive additional salary for master's degree work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4369/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4369&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1809493,"bill_number":"HB4175","title":"Establishing workers cooperative corporations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish workers cooperatives which are employee-owned corporations created to be operated for the benefit of the employees and the local community; providing guidelines and criteria for their incorporation and a process for their dissolution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4175/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4175&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809495,"bill_number":"HB4076","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to bail bondsmen in criminal cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to bail bondsmen in criminal cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4076/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4076&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809496,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Department of Health rule relating to medical examiner requirements for postmortem inquiries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medical examiner requirements for postmortem inquiries.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB25/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=25&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809497,"bill_number":"HB4431","title":"Permitting the cremation of unidentified remains.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the authority of the Chief Medical Examiner to permit cremation of unidentified remains.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 219, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4431/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4431&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1809499,"bill_number":"HB4352","title":"Clarifying that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not apply or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims in this section does not apply to or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4352/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4352&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809500,"bill_number":"HB4458","title":"Elimination of Statewide Contracts that are awarded to out of state vendors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate statewide contracts that are awarded to out of state vendors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4458/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4458&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1809501,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"State Fire Marshal rule relating to standards for certification and continuing education of certain building code officials, inspectors, and plans examiners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards for the certification and continuing education of municipal, county, and other public sector building code officials, building code inspectors and plans examiners.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB46/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=46&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809504,"bill_number":"HB4584","title":"Relating to the criminal forfeiture process act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish uniform procedures for criminal asset forfeiture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4584/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4584&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809505,"bill_number":"HB4329","title":"Relating to creating the refugee information act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Refugee Information Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4329/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4329&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809506,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Allowing physician assistants to own practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow physician assistants to own a practice. This bill also allows the West Virginia Board of Medicine to deny a license or other authorization to physician assistants who make unlawful referrals where that physician assistant has a proprietary interest. It provides that the term \"physician assistant\" is synonymous with","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB169/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=169&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1809510,"bill_number":"HB4325","title":"Places of worship may not be shut down by state of emergency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that protections are in place to protect religious services during a declared state of emergency by the Governor or other declarations by the executive branch that would impose restrictions upon such houses of worship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4325/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4325&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809513,"bill_number":"HB4110","title":"Authorizing certain miscellaneous agencies and boards to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Accountancy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to board rules and rules of professional conduct.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 181, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4110/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4110&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809514,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Multimodal Transportation Faculties rule relating to valuation of used rolling stock and equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Multimodal Transportation Faculties to promulgate a legislative rule relating to valuation of used rolling stock and equipment.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 60","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB65/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=65&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809515,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Division of Forestry rule relating to sediment control during commercial timber-harvesting operations, licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Forestry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to sediment control during commercial timber-harvesting operations - licensing.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB124/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=124&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809517,"bill_number":"HB4196","title":"Relating to municipal home rule appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify Municipal Home Rule appeals. The bill provides for appeals and grounds therefor. The bill provides who is eligible to appeal. Finally, the bill provides procedures for the appeal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4196/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4196&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809518,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Creating a Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence","description":"Creating a Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR3/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1809519,"bill_number":"HB4227","title":"Require photo identification on all EBT cards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require photo EBT cards to be used beginning July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4227/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4227&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809521,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Tax Department rule relating to income tax paid at entity level by electing pass-through entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to income tax paid at the entity level by electing pass-through entities.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 50","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB56/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=56&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809522,"bill_number":"HB4384","title":"Change filing fees that circuit courts may charge","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the practice of charging the full filing fee for every plaintiff listed in a civil action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4384/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4384&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1809523,"bill_number":"HB4362","title":"End qualified immunity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Protecting Everyone's Constitutional Rights Act and end qualified immunity. The bill provides legislative findings and definitions; clarifies respondeat superior liability; and recognizes a civil action for injury by the act or omission of a government employee under the color of law. The bill addresses the judicial process and state court jurisdiction and provides for attorney fees. It provides for termination of a contract, agreement, or employment and for a three-year statute of limitations. The bill addresses judicial and legislative immunity, and public information, and provides an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4362/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4362&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809532,"bill_number":"HB4129","title":"Authorizing the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to application and approval process for Secretary of State expenditures from the County Assistance Voting Equipment Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to application and approval process for Secretary of State expenditures from the County Assistance Voting Equipment Fund.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4129/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4129&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809533,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from operation of coal preparation plants, coal handling operations, and coal refuse disposal areas","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 the operation of coal preparation plants, coal handling operations and coal refuse disposal areas.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB5/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809534,"bill_number":"HB4571","title":"Authorizing long term care facilities to increase their number of beds on certificate of need by 5% so long as those beds are filled by veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the requirement of a certificate of need for a long-term health care facility that increases the number of beds by five percent for occupation by veterans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4571/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4571&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1809536,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Prohibiting financial institutions from discriminating against firearms businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit financial institutions from discriminating against firearms businesses. The bill specifies civil remedies. The bill provides for attorneys fees and costs for a successful action. The bill provides for a statute of limitations on civil actions. The bill provides for potential loss of state business to a financial institution found to have violated this article. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB186/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=186&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1809537,"bill_number":"HB4147","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to immunizations administered by pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to immunizations administered by pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4147/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4147&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809538,"bill_number":"HB4238","title":"Screening for adverse childhood experiences","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require screenings for adverse childhood experiences.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4238/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4238&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809541,"bill_number":"HB4042","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public water systems operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public water systems operators.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4042/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4042&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809543,"bill_number":"HB4286","title":"Allowing a home improvement transaction to be performed under an oral contract","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow an oral contract to be used to perform any home improvement transaction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4286/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4286&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1809544,"bill_number":"HB4428","title":"Requiring candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seeking.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seeking to be elected.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4428/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4428&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1809545,"bill_number":"HB4217","title":"Relating to merging of intrastate banks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the process for merging intrastate banks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4217/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4217&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1809549,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Relating to 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB193/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=193&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809550,"bill_number":"HB4291","title":"Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Act","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4291/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4291&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1809551,"bill_number":"HB4271","title":"Creating the Economic Development Tuition Waiver","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide tuition fees at an institution of higher education for certain persons, who are not yet residents, at the rate for residents of the state. The bill also provides requirements to be met by these persons before qualified for resident tuition rates, based upon employment by a business or organization that is established in this state as part of a program under the Economic Development Act of 1985.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4271/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4271&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809553,"bill_number":"HB4303","title":"To allow public high schools to have full time athletic trainers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to have full-time athletic trainers at public high schools in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4303/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4303&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809554,"bill_number":"HB4372","title":"To increase the 35 year limit on interval pay raises for teachers to 40 years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the number of years of service where teachers stop getting raises from 35 to 40 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4372/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4372&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809555,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Returning Roads to Counties Amendment of 2024","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to return control of roads in West Virginia to the counties from the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR3/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1809557,"bill_number":"HB4150","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to substitution of biological pharmaceuticals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to substitution of biological pharmaceuticals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4150/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4150&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809559,"bill_number":"HB4319","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 medical marijuana by authorized persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4319/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4319&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809560,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Board of Optometry rule relating to WV Board of Optometry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Board of Optometry.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB94/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=94&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809563,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Division of Natural Resources rule relating to Cabwaylingo State Forest Trail System two-year pilot project permitting ATVs and ORVs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Cabwaylingo State Forest Trail System two-year pilot project permitting ATVs and ORVs.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB139/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=139&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809565,"bill_number":"HB4445","title":"Allowing low income senior citizens to receive certain tax credits without filing a state income tax return","description":"The purpose of this bill is to simplify the manner in which a low-income senior citizen may claim certain tax credits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4445/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4445&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809568,"bill_number":"HB4385","title":"Require all public contracts be publicly advertised","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a public entity accepting a bid on a public contract to notify all municipalities and counties in which the contractor or any of its subcontractors will be performing services under the contract of the existence of the contract. The bill also requires publishing terms of contract; and providing time for public comment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4385/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4385&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1809570,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Updating offenses of extortion and attempted extortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the offenses of extortion and attempted extortion, including threats to publish images of a person's intimate body parts as a means of committing extortion or attempted extortion. The bill defines the phrase \"anything of value, or other consideration\" to include certain defined sexual acts and defining images of intimate body parts. Finally, the bill sets forth criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB175/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=175&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1809572,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to centralized prescription processing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to centralized prescription processing.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB104/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809573,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Establishing Summer Feeding for All Program","description":"Establishing Summer Feeding for All Program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB162/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=162&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1809575,"bill_number":"HB4582","title":"Allowing treasurer to invest in gold and silver","description":"The purpose of this bill is to empower the Treasurer to invest in gold and silver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4582/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4582&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809578,"bill_number":"HB4577","title":"Preserving and protecting the right to keep and bear arms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define acts which constitute infringements of the right to keep and bear arms, to articulate the constitutional limits on such infringements, to declare all such infringements to be against the rights of the people and to be legally void, and to provide remedies for acts taken under the color of federal law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4577/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4577&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1809579,"bill_number":"HB4435","title":"To create emergency stations at West Virginia rest areas.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to install emergency alert stations at rest areas and welcome centers in this state. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill provides for the Division of Highways to install \"blue light\" towers. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4435/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4435&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Keith Marple"},
{"bill_id":1809580,"bill_number":"HB4087","title":"Authorizing the Division of Forestry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to sediment control during commercial timber-harvesting operations - logger certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Forestry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to sediment control during commercial timber-harvesting operations - logger certification.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4087/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4087&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809583,"bill_number":"HB4436","title":"Require all municipal elections be held on the same election day in November that other state elections are on","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that municipal elections be held concurrently with regularly scheduled primary or general elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4436/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4436&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geno Chiarelli"},
{"bill_id":1809584,"bill_number":"HB4164","title":"Authorizing the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to minimum standards for election administration, infrastructure, and security","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to minimum standards for election administration, infrastructure, and security.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4164/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4164&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809586,"bill_number":"HB4117","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to agritourism","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to agritourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4117/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4117&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809588,"bill_number":"HB4407","title":"Limiting the imposition of municipal business and occupation taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the imposition of municipal business and occupation taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4407/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4407&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1809589,"bill_number":"HB4564","title":"Faithless Elector law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit presidential electors from voting for the presidential and vice presidential party that did not win the majority of votes and creating a felony offense and penalty for violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4564/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4564&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809590,"bill_number":"HB4569","title":"Exempting from the sales tax all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles used as farm equipment","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4569/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4569&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1809591,"bill_number":"HB4439","title":"Prohibit requiring Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot to attend in person classes at colleges and universities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit colleges and universities in West Virginia from requiring the COVID-19 vaccine or associated booster shot as a prerequisite for attending in-person class.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4439/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4439&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1809593,"bill_number":"HB4386","title":"Automatic CPS expungement if an individual is not found to have committed abuse and neglect by court order","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for Child Protective Services expungement in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4386/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4386&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809594,"bill_number":"HB4403","title":"Providing options to vaccinations and mask requirements as a condition to entry of schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide parents the option to have their children vaccinated as a condition to entry of schools. The bill forbids schools from requiring masks on children under age 18. The bill allows those 18 and over to make their own decisions regarding vaccinations as a condition of entry to colleges and trade schools in West Virginia. The bill forbids colleges and trade schools from requiring masks at their campuses for students 18 and over. The bill forbids businesses from requiring vaccines or masks as a condition of employment or entry into an establishment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4403/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4403&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1809595,"bill_number":"HB4126","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to telehealth practice, requirements, and definitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to telehealth practice, requirements, and definitions.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4126/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4126&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809599,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to guarantee the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in natural, traditional, or modern farming or ranching practices in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR2/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1809601,"bill_number":"HB4532","title":"Relating to health insurance for living organ donors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the denial, cancellation, or other discrimination in policies of life insurance, sickness, disability, or long-term care insurance due to the status of the insured as a living organ donor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4532/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4532&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1809602,"bill_number":"HB4460","title":"Relating to felony trespassing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalty of unlawful trespass into the home of another from a misdemeanor offense to a felony offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4460/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4460&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Ross"},
{"bill_id":1809606,"bill_number":"HB4507","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 25 percent tax credit of the replacement cost of a historic façade.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4507/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4507&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809608,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Requiring sheriff to serve child abuse and neglect petitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the sheriff to serve child abuse and neglect petitions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB179/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=179&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1809609,"bill_number":"HB4173","title":"Increasing the penalties for exposure of governmental representatives to fentanyl or any other harmful drug","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the criminal penalties for exposure of governmental representatives, including emergency medical service personnel, to fentanyl or any other harmful drug or chemical agent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4173/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4173&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1809611,"bill_number":"HB4070","title":"Authorizing the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of electrical inspectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of electrical inspectors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4070/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4070&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809612,"bill_number":"HB4488","title":"Provide for statewide participation in the federal Community Eligibility Provision for its duration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to support statewide expansion of Healthy School Meals for All through maximizing participation in the Community Eligibility Provision or other universal meal options or by prioritizing expansion at the local level for under-resourced school districts with the greatest need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4488/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4488&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809613,"bill_number":"HB4499","title":"Requiring 50 percent of all reappropriated revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Treasurer to transfer 50 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4499/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4499&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1809615,"bill_number":"HB4465","title":"Requiring party affiliation on school board elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the party affiliation for county school board members be displayed beside their name on the ballot for election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4465/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4465&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809616,"bill_number":"HB4277","title":"To modify parenting if father encouraged an abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the presumption of 50-50 parental custody of children in child custody court proceedings is rebutted and the court may deviate from the presumption of 50-50 custody upon clear and convincing evidence that the father encouraged the mother to get an abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4277/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4277&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809617,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Tax Department rule relating to administration of tax on purchases of wine and liquor inside and outside of municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to administration of tax on purchases of wine and liquor inside and outside of municipalities.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 50","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB58/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=58&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809618,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to marriage and family therapist licensing rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to marriage and family therapist licensing rule.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB78/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=78&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809622,"bill_number":"HB4098","title":"Authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative 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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4098/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4098&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809624,"bill_number":"HB4512","title":"Establishing a tax credit for businesses who hire, promote and develop women and minorities into executive, professional or administrative roles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to offer tax credit against either personal or corporate income taxes for hiring women or minorities into executive, administrative, or professional jobs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4512/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4512&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809625,"bill_number":"HB4377","title":"To protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a written contract between a licensed contractor and owner or lessee of residential property and information to be contained in the written contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4377/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4377&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1809628,"bill_number":"HB4469","title":"Authorizing a special election for presenting the question of a special levy renewal for levies expiring prior to the primary election scheduled for May 14, 2024","description":"The purpose of this bill is to all relating to authorizing a special election for presenting the question of a special levy renewal for levies expiring prior to the primary election scheduled for May 14, 2024; and authorizing the resubmission of questions to the voters at a regularly scheduled primary or general election for certain levy questions rejected at a prior election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4469/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4469&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809629,"bill_number":"HB4521","title":"Remove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt sales of tangible personal property to safely store firearms, including, but not limited to, safes and trigger locks from the consumer sales tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4521/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4521&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809631,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Board of Registered Nurses rule relating to policies, standards, and criteria for evaluation, approval, and national nursing accreditation of prelicensure nursing education programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to policies, standards and criteria for the evaluation, approval and national nursing accreditation of prelicensure nursing education programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB113/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809633,"bill_number":"HB4298","title":"Allowing a person to manufacture a stated amount of alcoholic liquor for personal consumption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the manufacture in a limited amount of alcoholic liquor for personal use only and not for sale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4298/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4298&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809634,"bill_number":"HB4576","title":"Make first day of gun season for deer to Saturday before Thanksgiving holiday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move the opening date of firearms season for deer to begin on the Saturday before the week of Thanksgiving each year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4576/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4576&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1809636,"bill_number":"HB4044","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to behavioral health centers licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to behavioral health centers licensure.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4044/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4044&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809638,"bill_number":"HB4192","title":"Allow for religious exemptions for getting vaccinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide exemptions from mandatory immunizations based on religious reasons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4192/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4192&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809641,"bill_number":"HB4137","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to nursing home administrators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to nursing home administrators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4137/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4137&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809642,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules","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.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 175, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB36/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=36&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809643,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Increasing protection for minor victims of human trafficking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional protection for the minor victims of sex trafficking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB199/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=199&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1809645,"bill_number":"HB4189","title":"Relating to requiring a court to verify certain conditions are met before a child who has been removed from a home may be returned to that home.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a court to verify that before a child who has been removed from a home may be returned to that home, that if a parent is participating in a medication-assisted treatment program he or she shall be successfully fulfilling their treatment obligations in the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4189/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4189&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1809646,"bill_number":"HB4343","title":"Remove homeschool testing and portfolio requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove testing and portfolio requirements for homeschooled students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4343/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4343&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809649,"bill_number":"HB4253","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4253/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4253&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809651,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Revising requirements of local school improvement councils","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to Local School Improvement Councils. The bill revises council membership requirements. The bill requires minutes be taken at every council meeting. The bill revises requirements pertaining to annual council meeting regarding the school's academic performance. The bill requires training on the role and governance of the councils and the production of a document on parent and community leader roles in the councils. Finally, the bill allows public charter schools to abide by all or some of the local school improvement council requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB172/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=172&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1809652,"bill_number":"HB4268","title":"To make an attack on a K-9 officer a felony","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define of police service canine and revising definition of law enforcement officer to include police service canine","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4268/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4268&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1809653,"bill_number":"HB4254","title":"To create a bill to designate February 3 as “Freedom Day,” to memorialize the February 3, 1865 Act by the Legislature that abolished slavery in West Virginia.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to declare February 3 as a special memorial day to be known as Freedom Day to memorialize the February 3, 1865, Act by the Legislature that abolished slavery in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4254/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4254&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809656,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Board of Respiratory Care rule relating to student temporary permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care to promulgate a legislative rule relating to student temporary permits.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB117/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809658,"bill_number":"HB4315","title":"Providing DMV with certain medical information related to mental or physical disabilities as it relates to the ability of a person to drive safely","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide reports on mental or physical disabilities, or disorders, to the Division of Motor Vehicles to determine an individual's medical competency to retain their driver's license. The bill also provides that this section shall be known as \"McKayla, Miranda and Philip's Law\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4315/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4315&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809659,"bill_number":"HB4473","title":"Removing certain drugs from schedule one","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove certain substances from schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, including marihuana, Psilocybin, and Tetrahydrocannabinols.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4473/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4473&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809661,"bill_number":"HB4450","title":"Relating to 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4450/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4450&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1809662,"bill_number":"HB4284","title":"Allowing for a paid commission for sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a $15,000 commission to sheriffs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4284/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4284&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1809664,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to Combined Voter Registration and Driver Licensing Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Combined Voter Registration and Driver Licensing Fund.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB119/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809666,"bill_number":"HB4236","title":"Safe Play Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for persons convicted of assault or battery upon athletic officials: the Safe Play Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4236/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4236&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809667,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Increasing penalties for drug possession and updating list of offenses","description":"Increasing penalties for drug possession and updating list of offenses","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB154/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=154&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1809668,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Tax Department rule relating to aircraft operated under fractional ownership program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to aircraft operated under a fractional ownership program.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 50","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB54/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=54&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809669,"bill_number":"HB4201","title":"To provide for the creation of an “EV Manufacturers Investment Credit.”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of an \"EV Manufacturers Investment Credit.\" The bill provides for definitions. The bill establishes tier 1 eligibility, credits, and exemptions. The bill establishes tier 2 eligibility, credits, and exemptions. The bill provides for the forfeiture of unused tax credits. Finally, the bill provides for the redetermination of credit allowed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4201/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4201&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1809672,"bill_number":"HB4463","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 reinstate 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4463/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4463&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1809675,"bill_number":"HB4500","title":"To provide all National Merit Scholars free tuition to any West Virginia higher education institution in order to keep these scholars in state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia National Merit Scholarship Program. The bill sets forth definitions; defines powers and duties of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission; establishes requirements; authorizes rulemaking; and creates a special revenue fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4500/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4500&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1809676,"bill_number":"HB4245","title":"The Young Professional Tax Credits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create \"The Young Professional Tax Credits\" for student loans. The bill provides that the credit applies to college graduates from ages 18 to 40 or until the student loan is repaid. The bill also provides for a refundable child care credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4245/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4245&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809678,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Department of Health rule relating to newborn screening system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to newborn screening system.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB26/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=26&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809679,"bill_number":"HB4394","title":"Require county school boards to have members elected per district","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for some county school board members to be elected as at large members and others to be elected on the basis of their magisterial district of residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4394/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4394&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1809680,"bill_number":"HB4194","title":"Adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act and WV Fair Housing 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4194/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4194&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809683,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Relating to administration of anesthetics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the required credentials for a certified registered nurse anesthetist who cooperates with a physician or dentist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB192/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=192&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1809684,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of refuse","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 refuse.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB6/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=6&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809686,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"DMV rule relating to handicapped parking permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to handicapped parking permits.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 60","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB62/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=62&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809688,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Relating generally to trespassing","description":"Relating generally trespassing","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 81, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB164/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=164&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":1809689,"bill_number":"HB4078","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to thoroughbred racing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to thoroughbred racing.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4078/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4078&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809691,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Authorizing Department of Human Services to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Human Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 174, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB31/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=31&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809693,"bill_number":"HB4589","title":"Allow magistrate assistants to assess fines on basic charges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow magistrate assistants to assess fines on basic charges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4589/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4589&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809695,"bill_number":"HB4264","title":"Modifying the West Virginia State Police Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the lowering the age of retirants from the West Virginia State Police Retirement System that are eligible to receive an annual annuity adjustment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4264/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4264&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1809697,"bill_number":"HB4591","title":"Give a 10-day right to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals a Secretary of State decision to not certify a candidacy.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give a 10-day right to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals a Secretary of State decision to not certify a candidacy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4591/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4591&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809698,"bill_number":"HB4337","title":"Relating to racetrack casino decoupling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a licensed racetrack casino must not maintain an active dog racing license in order to receive telecasts and accept wagers on dog and horse races, or to otherwise apply and qualify for a video lottery or racetrack table game licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4337/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4337&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809700,"bill_number":"HB4091","title":"Authorizing the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to protective clothing and equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to protective clothing and equipment.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4091/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4091&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809701,"bill_number":"HB4011","title":"To modify exemptions from criminal liability to include a distinction for biological lessons regarding reproduction.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify exemptions from criminal liability for obscene material.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4011/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4011&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geno Chiarelli"},
{"bill_id":1809702,"bill_number":"HB4274","title":"Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rename the Department of Health and Human Resources.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 149, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4274/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4274&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1809706,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Clarifying deadline to file annual report for companies authorized to do business in WV","description":"Clarifying deadline to file annual report for companies authorized to do business in WV","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 45, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB142/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=142&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809707,"bill_number":"HB4422","title":"Require special elections to be held same day as primary or general election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require local and state elections to be held at times of general, primary, or state-wide elections. The bill provides an exception for run-off elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4422/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4422&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1809708,"bill_number":"HB4427","title":"To require voters to include either their West Virginia driver’s license number or any alternative identification information authorized by the West Virginia Secretary of State on their absentee ballot applications.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require potential voters to provide a copy of either their West Virginia driver's license or any alternative identification information authorized by the West Virginia Secretary of State on their absentee ballot applications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4427/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4427&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1809712,"bill_number":"HB4045","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hospital licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hospital licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4045/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4045&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809713,"bill_number":"HB4288","title":"To create the Criminal Forfeiture Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act, replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4288/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4288&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1809714,"bill_number":"HB4239","title":"Modifying the criminal penalties for overtaking or passing a stopped school bus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the criminal penalty of confinement in jail and the administrative penalty of driver's license suspension only apply for a conviction of passing or overtaking a school bus loading or unloading children applicable to persons known to have been driving the vehicle at the time of the violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4239/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4239&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809716,"bill_number":"HB4133","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medical imaging technologists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medical imaging technologists.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4133/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4133&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809720,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Board of Optometry rule relating to continuing education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB95/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=95&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809721,"bill_number":"HB4050","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medical examiner requirements for postmortem inquiries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medical examiner requirements for postmortem inquiries.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4050/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4050&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809722,"bill_number":"HB4351","title":"To increase the penalty for passing a school bus and causing injury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for passing a school bus and causing injury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4351/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4351&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809724,"bill_number":"HB4387","title":"Relating to nondiscrimination at institutions of higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent discrimination at institutions of higher education at West Virginia post-secondary institutions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4387/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4387&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809725,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Making adoption records accessible for medical purposes","description":"Making adoption records accessible for medical purposes","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB153/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=153&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1809726,"bill_number":"HB4493","title":"Exempting school buses with students on board from paying turnpike tolls","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt school buses with students on board from paying West Virginia Turnpike tolls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4493/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4493&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1809730,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Board of Acupuncture rule relating to applications for licensure to practice acupuncture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Acupuncture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to applications for licensure to practice acupuncture.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB67/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=67&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809732,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Relating to municipalities required to be represented on county authority boards","description":"Relating to municipalities required to be represented on county authority boards","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 62, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB149/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=149&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1809733,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to regulations governing pharmacy permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to regulations governing pharmacy permits.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB105/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809735,"bill_number":"HB4446","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4446/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4446&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809737,"bill_number":"HB4084","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to privilege tax on sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid and kratom products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to privilege tax on sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid and kratom products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4084/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4084&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809739,"bill_number":"HB4125","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing professional education requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing professional education requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4125/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4125&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809742,"bill_number":"HB4565","title":"Ban civil asset forfeiture unless person convicted","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the procedures for asset forfeiture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4565/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4565&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809743,"bill_number":"HB4141","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to eyelid procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to eyelid procedures.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4141/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4141&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809744,"bill_number":"HB4551","title":"To allow cigar bars","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit cigar lounges in West Virginia resorts, and to provide for guidelines for resort cigar lounges to operate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4551/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4551&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Maynor"},
{"bill_id":1809745,"bill_number":"HB4478","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4478/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4478&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1809748,"bill_number":"HB4055","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certificate of need","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certificate of need.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4055/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4055&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809749,"bill_number":"HB4278","title":"Relating to private prisons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish private prisons in West Virginia. The bill permits the HOPE scholarship to apply to those inmates in private prison who seek to achieve their high school diploma or GED. The bill sets forth the terms of the private prison. Finally, the bill repeals the prohibition against private prisons in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4278/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4278&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809750,"bill_number":"HB4193","title":"Establishing the Minority Health Advisory Team","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4193/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4193&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809752,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Department of Health rule relating to hospital licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hospital licensure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB20/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=20&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809753,"bill_number":"HB4079","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to aircraft operated under a fractional ownership program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to aircraft operated under a fractional ownership program.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4079/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4079&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809754,"bill_number":"HB4144","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4144/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4144&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809756,"bill_number":"HB4251","title":"Relating to the offense of adulteration or alteration of medical cannabis testing results","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the offense of adulteration or alteration of medical cannabis testing results; defining offense; and setting forth penalties","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4251/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4251&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1809757,"bill_number":"HB4520","title":"Recognize convictions of domestic battery in the fair and equitable distribution of marital property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize convictions of domestic battery or domestic assault in the fair and equitable distribution of marital property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4520/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4520&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809758,"bill_number":"HB4595","title":"Relating to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the authority of LOCHHRA.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4595/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4595&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1809760,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Board of Registered Nurses rule relating to requirements for registration and licensure and conduct constituting professional misconduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for registration and licensure and conduct constituting professional misconduct.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB114/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809761,"bill_number":"HB4211","title":"Relating to custodial interrogation of a child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish limitation on law-enforcement officers conducting custodial interrogations of a child with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4211/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4211&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1809764,"bill_number":"HB4592","title":"Relating to a state-funded psychiatric residency program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and fund a psychiatric residency program.The bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session, by the Joint Committee on Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4592/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4592&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1809766,"bill_number":"HB4330","title":"To provide a 5% cost of living increase for state retirees who make under $60,000 per year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one-time cost-of-living supplement to retirement benefits of under $60,000 a year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4330/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4330&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1809769,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Charlie Lee Jordan Memorial Bridge","description":"Charlie Lee Jordan Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR3/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1809770,"bill_number":"HB4459","title":"Relating to intentionally fleeing or attempting to flee in a vehicle from a law-enforcement officer, probation officer, or parole officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the criminal penalty for intentionally fleeing or attempting to flee in a vehicle from a law-enforcement officer, probation officer, or parole officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4459/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4459&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Ross"},
{"bill_id":1809771,"bill_number":"HB4266","title":"Create camera assisted enforcement of speeding in active work zones","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a program for camera assisted speed enforcement in active work zones in this state, to be implemented by the West Virginia Department of Transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4266/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4266&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1809773,"bill_number":"HB4099","title":"Authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to commercial whitewater outfitters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to commercial whitewater outfitters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4099/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4099&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809774,"bill_number":"SJR5","title":"Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the State Constitution that would provide for a Homestead Exemption for Veterans with 100 percent service-connected disabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR5/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1809775,"bill_number":"HB4287","title":"To create the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill provides for definitions. The bill creates conditions for government to search or seize physical or digital property from a third party. The bill defines illegal searches and seizures. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4287/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4287&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1809778,"bill_number":"HB4587","title":"To create a crime to send someone abortion pills through the U.S. mail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a mail-order pharmacy from dispensing an abortifacient or other abortion-inducing medication; and provide criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4587/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4587&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809779,"bill_number":"HB4464","title":"Life at Conception Act of 2024","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4464/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4464&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1809782,"bill_number":"HB4359","title":"Exempting 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4359/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4359&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1809784,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to cosmetology apprenticeship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cosmetology apprenticeship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB76/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=76&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809785,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"DHHR rule relating to cooperative agreement approval and compliance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cooperative agreement approval and compliance.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB29/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=29&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809786,"bill_number":"HB4573","title":"Updating the definition of ammunition relating to carry concealed weapons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a definition of the term \"ammunition\" relating to the requirements for obtaining a state permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon pursuant to the provisions of §61-7-4 of this code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4573/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4573&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1809789,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction rule relating to sexual assault forensic examinations","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 sexual assault forensic examinations.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB38/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=38&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809790,"bill_number":"HB4255","title":"Require PSC annual report on ratepayer utility costs to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Service Commission to submit annual reports on ratepayer utility costs, to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, adjusted for inflation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4255/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4255&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809791,"bill_number":"HB4105","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to dealer licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to dealer licensing.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4105/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4105&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809792,"bill_number":"HB4101","title":"Authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Cabwaylingo State Forest Trail System two-year pilot project permitting ATVs and ORVs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Cabwaylingo State Forest Trail System two-year pilot project permitting ATVs and ORVs.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4101/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4101&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809794,"bill_number":"HB4299","title":"Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize teachers in elementary or secondary schools to carry concealed firearms and be designated as a school protection officer (SPO).","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4299/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4299&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809796,"bill_number":"HB4311","title":"Relating to granting the Intermediate Court of Appeals jurisdiction to hear certified questions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a party to a civil action to seek an expeditious answer to a certified question on the constitutionality of any statute, rule, or executive order from the Intermediate Court of Appeals while pending in circuit court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4311/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4311&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1809798,"bill_number":"HB4115","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia molluscan shellfish","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia molluscan shellfish.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4115/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4115&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809802,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to prohibit the state, counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions of the state from restricting the right to keep and bear arms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR4/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1809803,"bill_number":"HB4062","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to motor vehicle inspections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to motor vehicle inspections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4062/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4062&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809804,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Relating to compensable diseases of certain firefighters covered by workers' compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include three types of cancer for which rebuttable presumption of injury from employment exists for firefighters and provides that the presumption for the three types of cancer expires July 1, 2027, unless extended by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 270, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB170/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=170&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1809806,"bill_number":"HB4249","title":"To clarify that municipal B and O taxes shall only apply to the owner of a contract, and not to subcontractors on a project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that subcontractors are exempt from municipal business and occupation taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4249/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4249&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike DeVault"},
{"bill_id":1809807,"bill_number":"HB4240","title":"Reentry Task Force","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish and create comprehensive reentry services for offenders reentering communities to reduce recidivism rates by providing standard services; family-based substance abuse services; educational services; drug treatment and mentoring services; responsible reintegration services; elderly and family reunification services; and children of confined parents services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4240/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4240&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809809,"bill_number":"HB4113","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certified pesticide applicator","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certified pesticide applicator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4113/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4113&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809811,"bill_number":"HB4336","title":"Prohibiting an inheritance if found to have engaged in elder abuse against decedent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a person who is proven by a preponderance in a civil action to have committed elder abuse from inheriting from the abused person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4336/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4336&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809812,"bill_number":"HB4016","title":"Prohibiting the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerk","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerk.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4016/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4016&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809813,"bill_number":"HB4529","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4529/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4529&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809816,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Creating Violent Crime Prevention Act","description":"Creating Violent Crime Prevention Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To conference","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB155/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=155&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1809817,"bill_number":"HB4153","title":"Authorizing the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to contested case hearing procedure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to contested case hearing procedure.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4153/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4153&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809818,"bill_number":"HB4080","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to income tax credits for property taxes paid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to income tax credits for property taxes paid.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4080/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4080&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809819,"bill_number":"HB4127","title":"Authorizing the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to corporate and membership organization political activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to corporate and membership organization political activity.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4127/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4127&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809822,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"State Treasurer rule relating to Jumpstart Savings Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia State Treasurer to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Jumpstart Savings Program.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB122/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809824,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB98/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=98&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809825,"bill_number":"HB4212","title":"Removing certain requirements from WV Jobs Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify alternative forms of documentation of employees to be filed with the Division of Labor when the contractors are working on construction of public improvements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4212/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4212&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1809828,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training rule relating to application process for WV Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the application process for the West Virginia Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB132/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=132&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809829,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"State Police rule relating to State Police member grievance procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia State Police member grievance procedures.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB48/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=48&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809830,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"DHHR rule relating to medication-assisted treatment and office-based medication-assisted treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medication assisted treatment and office based medication-assisted treatment.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB33/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=33&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809835,"bill_number":"HB4553","title":"Relating to teacher duty-free lunch and daily planning periods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for uniform procedures, agreement forms and benefits to ensure a teacher's exchange of his or her duty-free lunch to perform duties at the school is a voluntary exchange..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4553/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4553&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1809836,"bill_number":"HB4502","title":"Relating to sentencing for prohibited acts with a firearm","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the felony offense of possessing a firearm while in violation of certain offenses under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. The bill also imposes a mandatory indeterminate prison sentence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4502/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4502&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margitta Mazzocchi"},
{"bill_id":1809837,"bill_number":"HB4054","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cooperative agreement approval and compliance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cooperative agreement approval and compliance.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4054/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4054&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809839,"bill_number":"HB4404","title":"Any judgment by a mayor, any individual exercising the mayor’s functions, the police court judge, or municipal judge of city be obligated to the Model Rules of Judicial Conduct.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language mandating that any judgment by a mayor, any individual exercising the mayor's functions, the police court judge, or municipal judge of city be obligated to the Model Rules of Judicial Conduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4404/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4404&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1809840,"bill_number":"HB4501","title":"Changing the local school board election from the Primary to the General","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the date of the local school board elections from the date of the primary election to the date of the general election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4501/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4501&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1809841,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Establishing auto-renewal program for wildlife licenses","description":"Establishing auto-renewal program for wildlife licenses","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 193, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB148/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=148&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1809842,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"State Election Commission rule relating to regulation of campaign finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to regulation of campaign finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB84/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=84&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809844,"bill_number":"HB4517","title":"Municipalities may not assess a user fee when employee was not present in the municipality in the performance of his or her job","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make unlawful the practice of municipalities' assessing user fees when employees are not present in the municipality in the performance of his or her job.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4517/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4517&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1809845,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to guidelines for use of nicknames and other designations on ballot","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to guidelines for the use of nicknames and other designations on the ballot.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB118/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809846,"bill_number":"HB4095","title":"Authorizing the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to governing the program for the sharing of information between employers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to governing the program for the sharing of information between employers.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4095/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4095&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809848,"bill_number":"HB4272","title":"Creating the Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan Fair Pay Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to state an employee's right to inquire about wages under the Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan Fair Pay Act. It requires an employer to provide wage range to applicants; and provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4272/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4272&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809850,"bill_number":"HB4438","title":"Require hospitals with no ASL interpreter on staff provide technology for hearing or speech impaired patients to communicate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require hospitals without an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter on staff to provide technology to assist with communication for hearing or speech impaired patients and visitors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4438/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4438&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1809852,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Board of Professional Surveyors rule relating to examination and licensing of professional surveyors in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Professional Surveyors to promulgate a legislative rule relating to examination and licensing of professional surveyors in West Virginia.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB107/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809855,"bill_number":"HB4552","title":"To ensure party affiliation is consistent with candidate’s voter registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require immediate verification of partisan election candidates' party affiliation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Chapter 125, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4552/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4552&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1809856,"bill_number":"HB4312","title":"To provide for a pay raise for staff at correctional institutions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay raise to administrative employees, staff, and personnel of the Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services, and the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority in order to retain current workers and attract new workers to this field.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4312/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4312&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1809857,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"State Police rule relating to motor vehicle inspections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to motor vehicle inspections.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB49/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=49&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809860,"bill_number":"HB4244","title":"Collecting a tax from manufacturers and distributors of opium and opiate drugs to be used for funding addiction and prevention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose and collect a tax on opioid drugs or substances in order to fund substance addiction prevention and treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4244/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4244&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809861,"bill_number":"HB4308","title":"Relating to addressing School Discipline in Public Schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to itemize additional disciplinary issues to be addressed by the Department of Education and reports to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability. It also requires the Department of Education to include discipline data on its dashboard for public access.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4308/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4308&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809863,"bill_number":"HB4348","title":"Relating to natural immunity or antibodies to any illness to be treated as equal or better to vaccine induced immunity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide equal or preferred treatment to persons who have natural immunity or antibodies from their contraction of an infectious or communicable disease as opposed to persons who have vaccine induced immunity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4348/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4348&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1809866,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Authorizing DEP to promulgate rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to alternative emission limitations during startup and shutdown operations.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 172, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809867,"bill_number":"HB4481","title":"Convention of states delegates have penalties for deviating from what they were sent to convention for","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish penalties for any delegate at a convention of states convention who deviates from his or her authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4481/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4481&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809869,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Updating language and increasing penalties for indecent exposure","description":"Updating language and increasing penalties for indecent exposure","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB160/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=160&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1809870,"bill_number":"HB4248","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4248/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4248&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1809872,"bill_number":"HB4104","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to motor vehicle titling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to motor vehicle titling.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4104/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4104&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809873,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"DMV rule relating to dealer licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to dealer licensing.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 60","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB61/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=61&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809874,"bill_number":"HB4572","title":"Relating to Social Media privacy and educational institutions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish social media privacy for current and prospective students or employees of higher education institutions operating in the state of West Virginia for content not publicly available on the internet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4572/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4572&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809876,"bill_number":"HB4066","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to industrial accident rapid response rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to industrial accident rapid response rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4066/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4066&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809877,"bill_number":"HB4314","title":"Establishing privacy regarding medical treatments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish privacy regarding medical treatment and to prohibit mandatory medical treatments unless the manufacturer of the medical product is liable.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4314/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4314&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1809879,"bill_number":"HB4276","title":"Relating to transferred right of self-defense to a person who engages an active shooter on school grounds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the transferred right of self-defense to a person who engages an active shooter on school grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4276/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4276&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809881,"bill_number":"HB4165","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia State Treasurer to promulgate a legislative rule relating to enforcement of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia State Treasurer to promulgate a legislative rule relating to enforcement of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4165/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4165&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809882,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"DEP 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 the hazardous waste management system.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB15/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=15&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809883,"bill_number":"HB4169","title":"Establish food desert produce pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the food desert program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4169/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4169&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809887,"bill_number":"HB4013","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4013/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4013&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1809888,"bill_number":"HB4219","title":"Relating to childcare subsidies within DHHR, paid based on monthly enrollment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require child subsidies shall be based on monthly enrollment rather than daily attendance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4219/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4219&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809890,"bill_number":"HB4468","title":"Establishing the Anti-Stereotyping Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit anti-stereotyping in public school training and curriculum.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4468/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4468&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809891,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"US Army 1LT Herschel Jarrell Memorial Road","description":"US Army 1LT Hershel Jarrell Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR5/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1809894,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from emission of volatile organic compounds","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 the emission of volatile organic compounds.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB11/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=11&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809896,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Mountain Homes Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Mountain Homes Act and creating the Mountain Homes Fund to remove barriers to funding for home construction with the goal of promoting a sustainable quality of life for the state's workforce.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB188/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=188&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1809897,"bill_number":"HB4269","title":"To exempt school buses from toll fees in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt school buses in current operation from paying tolls on West Virginia roadways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4269/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4269&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809899,"bill_number":"HB4305","title":"Relating to granting in-state resident status to economic development participants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant in-state resident status to economic development participants in order to determine the rate of tuition to be charged for attendance at state institutions of higher education","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 158, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4305/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4305&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1809901,"bill_number":"HB4128","title":"Authorizing the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to regulation of campaign finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to regulation of campaign finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4128/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4128&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809902,"bill_number":"HB4474","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4474/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4474&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809905,"bill_number":"HB4145","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education for licensure for pharmacists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education for licensure for pharmacists.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4145/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4145&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809908,"bill_number":"HB4075","title":"Authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to AIDS regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to AIDS regulations.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4075/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4075&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809910,"bill_number":"HB4334","title":"Exemption from marriage and license participation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption from marriage and license participation in certain situations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4334/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4334&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809912,"bill_number":"HB4015","title":"Eliminate sales tax on Professional Employment Organization’s administration fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from the consumer sales tax sales of administrative services of performing employee administration tasks on behalf of an employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4015/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4015&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1809913,"bill_number":"HB4327","title":"Relating to modifications of child support or alimony","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that modifications to child support or alimony shall be made retroactive to the date of a change of income or circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4327/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4327&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1809914,"bill_number":"HB4400","title":"Relating to reasonable force in defense of self, real and personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from civil or criminal prosecution against persons using force, including deadly force, in defense of self, real and personal property. The bill also includes the use of force in defensive actions protecting self, real, and personal property of another person or in other defined situations, including when there is no duty to retreat. Persons prosecuted civilly or criminally for lawful use of this reasonable force are entitled to receive court costs, fees, and expenses resulting from their legal and lawful defensive actions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4400/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4400&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margitta Mazzocchi"},
{"bill_id":1809916,"bill_number":"HB4593","title":"Requiring certain provisions within the by-laws of the West Virginia First Foundation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia First Foundation to comply with the Open Governmental Proceedings Act and the Freedom of Information Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4593/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4593&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1809917,"bill_number":"HB4484","title":"The Genealogical Record Integrity Act of 2023","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Genealogical Record Integrity Act of 2024 to preserve the long-standing custom and tradition of patronymic surnaming convention of children in accordance with and as recognized in common law case precedent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4484/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4484&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1809918,"bill_number":"HB4381","title":"West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2024","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4381/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4381&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hite"},
{"bill_id":1809919,"bill_number":"HB4405","title":"Mental Hygiene Reform Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Mental Hygiene Reform Act. The bill provides for a short title. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill provides for a new classification system. The bill sets guidelines. Finally, the bill provides for regional commissioners to be appointed by the West Virginia Supreme Court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4405/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4405&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1809922,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Creating WV Guardian Program","description":"Creating WV Guardian Program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB143/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=143&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1809923,"bill_number":"HB4440","title":"Modify how sales tax is collected on seller financed vehicle transactions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the collection and payment by the seller of sales tax on seller-financed sales of motor vehicles to be completed as the seller receives the proceeds of the sale from the buyer equal to the applicable percent sales tax of the amount of the monthly payment, applied to each payment, and continuing for the entire term of the loan period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4440/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4440&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1809925,"bill_number":"HB4051","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to newborn screening system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to newborn screening system.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4051/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4051&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809928,"bill_number":"HB4375","title":"Provide programs to educate senior citizens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the implementation of community education programs throughout the state to facilitate the providing of educational, recreational, cultural, social, health, and other community services to all of the people of the community.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4375/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4375&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1809930,"bill_number":"HB4322","title":"Amending Hope Scholarship eligibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of eligible recipient for the Hope Scholarship Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4322/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4322&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1809931,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Board of Dentistry rule relating to practitioner requirements for accessing WV Controlled Substances Monitoring Program database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Dentistry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to practitioner requirements for accessing the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program database.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB79/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=79&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809933,"bill_number":"HB4470","title":"Relating to drug testing of legislators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require legislators to annually pass a drug test to receive any compensation or expense reimbursement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4470/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4470&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1809934,"bill_number":"HB4122","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to marriage and family therapist licensing rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to marriage and family therapist licensing rule.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4122/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4122&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809935,"bill_number":"HB4168","title":"Relating to online privacy protection for minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit online service companies from marketing a variety of products and services to minors when such products and services can only be purchased by a person 18 years of age or older. The bill also prohibits the collection of personal data of minors that would be shared with third parties for the purpose of advertising or marketing these same types of products and services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4168/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4168&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809938,"bill_number":"HB4425","title":"Require separate proof licensure for every recovery residence owned or operated by an individual or entity in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require separate proof licensure for every recovery residence owned or operated by an individual or entity in West Virginia. The bill provides for definitions. The bill sets forth standards and the process for licensure. Finally, the bill provides a reporting requirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4425/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4425&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1809941,"bill_number":"HB4476","title":"Allowing the Secretary of State’s office to transmit electronically the total ballots cast, counted, and rejected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the boards of canvassers transmit electronically to the Secretary of State, on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State, the total ballots cast, counted, and rejected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4476/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4476&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809943,"bill_number":"HB4029","title":"Authorizing Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate rule relating to control of air pollution from operation of hot mix asphalt plants","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 the operation of hot mix asphalt plants.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4029/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4029&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809944,"bill_number":"HB4382","title":"Relating to an involuntary commitment pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the involuntary commitment pilot program by changing a date and adding another county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4382/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4382&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scot Heckert"},
{"bill_id":1809946,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Department of Health rule relating to distribution of funds from Emergency Medical Services Salary Enhancement Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to distribution of funds from emergency medical services salary enhancement fund.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 17","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB27/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=27&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809947,"bill_number":"HB4508","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4508/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4508&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1809948,"bill_number":"HB4331","title":"To allow money paid to state employees to go to their estate if they pass away before their retirement date","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an optional lump sum payment of accrued personal leave to full-time employees of a county school board upon termination of full-time employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4331/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4331&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1809951,"bill_number":"HB4530","title":"Creating a domestic violence registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a domestic violence registry. The bill provides a purpose. The bill directs the criminal identification bureau of the West Virginia State Police to establish and maintain the registry. The bill provides for confidential inquiry of persons on the registry. The bill establishes criteria for placement on and releasing information from the registry. The bill requires prosecuting attorneys to provide certain information. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4530/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4530&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809952,"bill_number":"HB4580","title":"Allow anyone with a master’s degree to sit for WV Bar exam and become licensed attorney","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit persons with master's degrees, regardless of the course of study, to take an examination for admission to practice law in the courts of this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4580/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4580&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1809953,"bill_number":"HB4178","title":"Relating to certification of a patient’s eligibility for medical cannabis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant authority to attending physicians to use his or her professional judgement to certify that a patient's serious medical condition would benefit from the use of medical cannabis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4178/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4178&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1809955,"bill_number":"HB4067","title":"Authorizing the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the fire code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the fire code.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4067/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4067&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809956,"bill_number":"HB4159","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to advanced practice registered nurse licensure requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to advanced practice registered nurse licensure requirements.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4159/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4159&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809958,"bill_number":"HB4146","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration of pharmacy technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration of pharmacy technicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4146/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4146&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809962,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"US Army 2LT Eston Kuhn Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army 2LT Eston Kuhn Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR4/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1809963,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training rule relating to assessing health and safety violation penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to governing assessing health and safety violation penalties.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB131/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=131&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809964,"bill_number":"HB4202","title":"Raising salaries for school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $900 monthly increase to state school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4202/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4202&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1809967,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Division of Emergency Management rule relating to industrial accident rapid response rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to industrial accident rapid response rule.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 36","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB39/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=39&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809968,"bill_number":"HB4033","title":"Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to ambient air quality standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the reimbursement rate for congregate and in-home meals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4033/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4033&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809969,"bill_number":"HB4210","title":"Prohibiting payroll deductions to electioneering organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit payroll deductions to electioneering organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4210/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4210&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1809970,"bill_number":"HB4536","title":"Relating to abolishing spousal support","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish spousal support.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4536/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4536&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1809972,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Limiting gubernatorial authority to spend certain federal funds without appropriation of Legislature","description":"Limiting gubernatorial authority to spend certain federal funds without appropriation of Legislature","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Referred to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB145/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=145&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1809973,"bill_number":"HB4380","title":"Provide that you can make monthly payments on property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for monthly payments on current real and personal property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4380/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4380&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1809975,"bill_number":"HB4396","title":"To criminalize joyriding of a bulldozer or heavy equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to criminalize the unlawful operation of a bulldozer or heavy machinery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4396/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4396&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1809977,"bill_number":"HB4136","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to permitting and disciplinary procedures: educational permits for graduate medical interns, residents and fellows","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to permitting and disciplinary procedures: educational permits for graduate medical interns, residents and fellows.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4136/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4136&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809978,"bill_number":"HB4158","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for registration and licensure and conduct constituting professional misconduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for registration and licensure and conduct constituting professional misconduct.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4158/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4158&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809979,"bill_number":"SB112","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 West Virginia Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for real estate courses, course providers, and instructors.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB112/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1809981,"bill_number":"HB4220","title":"Providing that microschool tuition and fees are qualifying expenses for Hope Scholarship accounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that microschool tuition and fees are qualifying expenses for Hope Scholarship accounts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4220/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4220&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1809982,"bill_number":"HB4542","title":"Creating a homeless education coordinator for county schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that each county school board designate a homeless education coordinator and set out the duties of the position.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4542/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4542&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1809983,"bill_number":"HB4059","title":"Authorizing the Department of Human Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to procedure to contest the substantiation of child abuse or neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Human Services to promulgate a legislative rule relating to procedure to contest the substantiation of child abuse or neglect.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4059/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4059&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809985,"bill_number":"HB4447","title":"To create the Responsible Fatherhood Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Responsible Fatherhood Act; establishing purpose; requiring DHHR to contract with non-profit to create initiative to promote responsible fatherhood; provide certain services directed at fathers; establishing eligibility requirements for non-profits to be awarded contract; allowing DHHR to award grants to promote initiative's purposes; establishing reporting requirements; requiring Community-based-care (CBC) lead agencies to assess their fatherhood engagement services and report to DHHR; requiring DHHR to assess CBCs bi-annually regarding fatherhood engagement services; requiring the DHHR to integrate fatherhood engagement services into home visits; requiring the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement to provide certain information directed towards parents having difficulty making child support payments; and establishing Responsible Fatherhood Month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4447/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4447&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1809986,"bill_number":"HB4157","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to policies, standards and criteria for the evaluation, approval and national nursing accreditation of prelicensure nursing education programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to policies, standards and criteria for the evaluation, approval and national nursing accreditation of prelicensure nursing education programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4157/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4157&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1809987,"bill_number":"HB4058","title":"Authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medication assisted treatment and office-based medication-assisted treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to medication assisted treatment and office based medication-assisted treatment.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4058/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4058&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1810633,"bill_number":"HB4180","title":"Relating to the juvenile justice reform oversight committee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Juvenile Justice Reform Oversight Committee to recommend averted costs reinvestment; create a juvenile justice account and provide its purpose, funding, and disbursements; require new data to be collected and compiled to allow calculation of juvenile recidivism and the outcome of programs and make this information available to the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4180/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4180&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1810635,"bill_number":"HJR2","title":"Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to guarantee the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in natural, traditional, or modern farming or ranching practices in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR2/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Darren Thorne"},
{"bill_id":1810637,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 11, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB200/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=200&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1810638,"bill_number":"HB4025","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4025/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4025&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1810883,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Requiring counties to register automated external defibrillators with Office of Emergency Medical Services","description":"Requiring counties to register automated external defibrillators with Office of Emergency Medical Services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB204/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1810884,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Increasing transparency in apportionment process for congressional and legislative districts","description":"Increasing transparency in apportionment process for congressional and legislative districts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB249/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=249&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1810885,"bill_number":"HB4616","title":"Relating to an occupational limited license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for an occupational limited driver's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4616/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4616&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1810888,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Increasing value at which municipal property must be sold through public auction","description":"Increasing value at which municipal property must be sold through public auction","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB265/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=265&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1810889,"bill_number":"HJR9","title":"Disabled 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 who have been determined to have a 100 percent or more disability from ad valorem property taxation on the assessed value of his or her primary residence plus all personal property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR9/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1810890,"bill_number":"HJR5","title":"Increase Homestead exemption","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to permit the homestead tax exemption to be increased in $20,000 increments every five years for persons with annual income that does not exceed $20,000, for a maximum exemption of $100,000 at age 85.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR5/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1810895,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Prohibiting certain divisive acts or concepts from schools, state agencies and any groups receiving state funding","description":"Prohibiting certain divisive acts or concepts from schools, state agencies and any groups receiving state funding","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB273/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=273&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1810897,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Making rules and regulations promulgated by PSC subject to legislative rule-making review procedures","description":"Making rules and regulations promulgated by PSC subject to legislative rule-making review procedures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB241/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=241&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1810898,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"U. S. Navy Radarman 3rd Class Craig W. Haines Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Navy Radarman 3rd Class Craig W. Haines Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR7/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1810901,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Requiring medically necessary care and treatment to address congenital anomalies associated with cleft lip and cleft palate","description":"Requiring medically necessary care and treatment to address congenital anomalies associated with cleft lip and cleft palate","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB228/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=228&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1810902,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Making opioid treatment programs unlawful","description":"Making opioid treatment programs unlawful","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB295/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=295&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1810905,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Exempting Social Security payments from state income tax","description":"Exempting Social Security payments from state income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB289/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=289&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1810908,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Establishing criminal offense for being under influence of controlled substance unless specifically prescribed","description":"Establishing criminal offense for being under influence of controlled substance unless specifically prescribed","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB276/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=276&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1810910,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Applying penalties for nonpayment of royalties under terms of oil and natural gas leases","description":"Applying penalties for nonpayment of royalties under terms of oil and natural gas leases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Energy, Industry, and Mining","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB235/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=235&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1810911,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"U.S. Army SPC Steven W. Herron Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SPC Steven W. Herron Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR2/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1810915,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Establishing minimum student enrollment for school aid formula","description":"Establishing minimum student enrollment for school aid formula","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB253/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=253&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1810917,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Requiring certain probationers to participate in work release program and spend six months in work release center","description":"Requiring certain probationers to participate in work release program and spend six months in work release center","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB287/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=287&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1810918,"bill_number":"HB4637","title":"To establish a grant program for colleges that take steps to establish themselves as Student Basic Needs campuses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to the Student Basic Needs Campus Initiative; establishing the Student Basic Needs Campus Initiative; authorizing the creation of the Student Basic Needs Campus Program office; establishing the duties of the Hunger Free Campus Program office; authorizing the Student Basic Needs Campus Program office to administer and advise the chancellor on the Student Basic Needs Campus Grant Program; establishing the requirement for designation as a Student Basic Needs Campus; setting requirements for awarding Student Basic Needs grants; addressing Student Basic Needs Campus grant administration; creating the Student Basic Needs Campus Program and Grant Fund; setting forth reporting requirements; and authorizing legislative rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4637/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4637&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1810921,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Approving overtime pay for teachers","description":"Approving overtime pay for teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB260/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=260&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1810924,"bill_number":"HB4608","title":"Relating to mandatory drug testing of all classes of employees in K through 12 schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require drug testing of all classes of employees in K through 12 schools. It also provides for yearly random drug testing of 10 percent of all employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4608/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4608&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1810926,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Prompt Payment Act of 2024","description":"Prompt Payment Act of 2024","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB227/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=227&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1810928,"bill_number":"HB4639","title":"Exempting county school buses from paying the toll fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt school buses from having to pay toll fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4639/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4639&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1810934,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Providing exemption from state severance tax for coal sold to coal-fired power plants located in WV","description":"Providing exemption from state severance tax for coal sold to coal-fired power plants located in WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Energy, Industry, and Mining","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB201/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1810935,"bill_number":"HB4620","title":"Removing the expiration date from the food handler card","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that a local county health department issue a food handler permit or card and to provide that food handlers must follow regulations issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration for food-handling operations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4620/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4620&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1810937,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Prohibiting parking fee for accessible parking space bearing international symbol of access","description":"Prohibiting parking fee for accessible parking space bearing international symbol of access","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB255/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=255&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":1810940,"bill_number":"HB4619","title":"Reducing to one year the deadline for right to set aside deed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce from two years to one year the period allowed to set aside a deed when one entitled to notice in a tax sale was not notified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4619/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4619&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1810941,"bill_number":"HB4635","title":"Create Intergenerational Poverty Task Force","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Intergenerational Poverty Task Force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4635/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4635&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1810943,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"WV Veterans' Home Loan Mortgage Program of 2024","description":"WV Veterans' Home Loan Mortgage Program of 2024","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 266, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB261/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=261&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1810946,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Providing protection for property owner when someone visiting private cemetery causes damage to property","description":"Providing protection for property owner when someone visiting private cemetery causes damage to property","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB256/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=256&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1810947,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Creating WV Coal Marketing Program","description":"Creating WV Coal Marketing Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Energy, Industry, and Mining","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB230/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1810951,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"Remembering Our POW/MIA Highway","description":"Remembering Our POW/MIA Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR10/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1810952,"bill_number":"HB4632","title":"Relating to the Energy Storage Procurement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an energy storage program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4632/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4632&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1810954,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Creating the Glucagon for Schools Act","description":"Creating the Glucagon for Schools Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB293/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=293&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1810957,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"US Army Corporal Clemon Knapp Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army Corporal Clemon Knapp Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR8/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1810959,"bill_number":"HB4604","title":"Creating the Virtual Public Schools Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Virtual Public Schools Act. The bill provides a short title, legislative findings and declaration of intent, and definitions. The bill also provides accountability requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4604/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4604&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1810961,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Allocating proceeds of sales tax from sale of parts, tires, repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles to State Road Fund","description":"Allocating proceeds of sales tax from sale of parts, tires, repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles to State Road Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB288/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=288&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1810963,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General","description":"Relating to the organization of the Office of the Inspector General","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 208, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB300/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=300&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1810966,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Allowing Tier II Teachers Retirement System members to apply accrued annual and sick leave toward an increase in retirement benefits","description":"Allowing Tier II Teachers Retirement System members to apply accrued annual and sick leave toward an increase in retirement benefits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB254/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=254&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1810969,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Increasing limit on value of agricultural products under Farm-To-Food Bank Tax Credit","description":"Increasing limit on value of agricultural products under Farm-To-Food Bank Tax Credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB271/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=271&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1810970,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"WV Chemical Abortion Prohibition Act","description":"WV Chemical Abortion Prohibition Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB278/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=278&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1810972,"bill_number":"HJR8","title":"Guaranteeing the right of the citizens of West Virginia to hunt and fish","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to guarantee the right of the citizens of West Virginia to hunt and fish. The resolution provides that the Legislature and Division of Natural Resources pass and adopt statutes and regulations to promote wildlife conservation. The resolution provides that it does not erode laws concerning trespass or property rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR8/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1810979,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Establishing road or highway infrastructure improvement projects or coal production and processing facilities tax credit","description":"Establishing road or highway infrastructure improvement projects or coal production and processing facilities tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB270/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=270&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1810980,"bill_number":"HB4618","title":"Make the Consumer Advocate division separate and independent from the PSC","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the consumer advocate division as a separate, independent agency. The bill provides for legislative findings, provides the purpose of the consumer advocate division, and distinguishes the consumer advocate division as an independent agency that is separate from the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4618/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4618&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1810982,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia","description":"Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 57, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB269/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=269&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1810985,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Requiring medical insurance providers to include infertility services in their policies","description":"Requiring medical insurance providers to include infertility services in their policies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB250/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=250&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1810987,"bill_number":"HJR3","title":"Amending Constitution to allow for possession, manufacture and sale of cannabis","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the State Constitution that would legalize cannabis possession; allow for the manufacture and sale of cannabis to be authorized by the Legislature; and allow the expungement and dismissal of convictions thereto.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR3/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1810988,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Requiring Higher Education Policy Commission to create and administer PROMISE Plus Program","description":"Requiring Higher Education Policy Commission to create and administer PROMISE Plus Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB259/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=259&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1810993,"bill_number":"HB4623","title":"Relating to the General Revenue Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a special revenue fund out of existing receipts from all the Chapter 30 boards to pay legal fees and court costs to the Attorney General's office, or other counsel, incurred within operation of the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4623/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4623&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1810999,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Prohibiting certain funding and involvement or attendance of minors to drag shows","description":"Prohibiting certain funding and involvement or attendance of minors to drag shows","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB224/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=224&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1811000,"bill_number":"HB4599","title":"Relating to state boards of examination or registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Treasurer to transfer, into the State General Fund, certain funds accumulated by most boards of examination or registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4599/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4599&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811001,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Relating to use of force, including deadly force, in defense of self, real, and personal property","description":"Relating to use of force, including deadly force, in defense of self, real, and personal property","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB283/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=283&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811003,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Fetal Heartbeat Act","description":"Fetal Heartbeat Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB284/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=284&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811005,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Creating Closed Captioning Act","description":"Creating Closed Captioning Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB251/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=251&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1811006,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Creating felony offense of aggravated cruelty to animals","description":"Creating felony offense of aggravated cruelty to animals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB221/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=221&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1811012,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Making syringe exchange services programs unlawful","description":"Making syringe exchange services programs unlawful","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB296/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=296&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1811014,"bill_number":"HB4613","title":"Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Insurance Coverage Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Insurance Coverage Protection Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4613/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4613&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1811015,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Criminalizing engaging in adult cabaret performance where it may be viewed by minor","description":"Criminalizing engaging in adult cabaret performance where it may be viewed by minor","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB237/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=237&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1811018,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law","description":"Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB225/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=225&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1811019,"bill_number":"HB4602","title":"Repeal municipal license and tax when state license required","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the provisions authorizing municipalities to require a municipal license when a state license is required for the same activity or purpose and to repeal municipal license taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4602/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4602&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811022,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Relating to compensable diseases of certain firefighters covered by workers' compensation","description":"Relating to compensable diseases of certain firefighters covered by workers' compensation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB220/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=220&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1811024,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Expanding candidates eligibility for judicial retirement","description":"Expanding candidates eligibility for judicial retirement","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB263/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=263&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1811027,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Requiring moment of silence at beginning of each school day","description":"Requiring moment of silence at beginning of each school day","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB243/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1811029,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Clarifying residency requirements for voter registration","description":"Clarifying residency requirements for voter registration","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB244/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=244&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1811031,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Special Road Repair Fund","description":"Special Road Repair Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB232/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=232&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811033,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Relating to funding for volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services units","description":"Relating to funding for volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services units","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB282/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=282&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811036,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Authorizing public retirement system participants to receive cash value of retirement benefits in lieu of regular payments","description":"Authorizing public retirement system participants to receive cash value of retirement benefits in lieu of regular payments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB274/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=274&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1811040,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Authorizing state and subdivisions to negotiate price for construction when all bids received exceed maximum budget","description":"Authorizing state and subdivisions to negotiate price for construction when all bids received exceed maximum budget","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 141, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB217/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=217&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1811041,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Permitting Commissioner of DOH to make money transfers within State Road Fund","description":"Permitting Commissioner of DOH to make money transfers within State Road Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB252/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=252&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1811042,"bill_number":"HB4600","title":"Repeal domestic animal tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section of code relating to domestic animal tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4600/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4600&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811048,"bill_number":"HB4596","title":"Relating to the intestate share of a decedent’s surviving spouse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create in the surviving spouse or the minor children of a decedent an exempt property allowance not exceeding $15,000 in the tangible items of the decedent which is equal to the exemption from levy which is permitted to living individuals. The bill repeals an antiquated provision providing food and fuel for family members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4596/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4596&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1811049,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Increasing tax credit for employers providing child care for employees","description":"Increasing tax credit for employers providing child care for employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB258/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=258&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1811051,"bill_number":"HB4626","title":"Repeal of authority granted to municipalities to levy business and occupation or privilege tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the authority granted to municipalities to levy business and occupation or privilege tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4626/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4626&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811053,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Removing rape and incest exception to obtain abortion in WV","description":"Removing rape and incest exception to obtain abortion in WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB246/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=246&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1811057,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Prohibiting legislators and part-time public officials from having interest in public contracts under certain circumstances","description":"Prohibiting legislators and part-time public officials from having interest in public contracts under certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB248/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=248&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1811058,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Establishing three-year nontraditional school week pilot project","description":"Establishing three-year nontraditional school week pilot project","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB290/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=290&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1811059,"bill_number":"HJR4","title":"Taxpayers 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR4/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1811063,"bill_number":"HB4606","title":"Creating small business and minority populations economic and workforce development taskforce","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Small Business and Minority Populations Economic and Workforce Development Taskforce to assist the Director of the Economic Development Authority in developing and implementing a procedure to address employment and economic development problems of small business, low income and minority populations of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4606/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4606&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1811066,"bill_number":"HB4638","title":"Ending the toll road when the bond is paid off","description":"The purpose of this bill is to end the tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike after the bonds have been paid off.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4638/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4638&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1811067,"bill_number":"HB4630","title":"Concerning the right of consumers of electricity to interconnect energy storage systems for use on their property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for energy storage system access.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4630/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4630&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1811069,"bill_number":"HB4607","title":"Relating to eligibility verification for applicants for public assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require cooperation with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility for public assistance and authorize rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4607/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4607&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811076,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Transferring Division of Personnel duties to individual agencies","description":"Transferring Division of Personnel duties to individual agencies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB268/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=268&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1811077,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Providing that continuing education credits shall be valid for three years","description":"Providing that continuing education credits shall be valid for three years","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB297/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=297&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1811079,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Providing tax credit to certain disabled veterans for lifetime hunting, trapping, and fishing license","description":"Providing tax credit to certain disabled veterans for lifetime hunting, trapping, and fishing license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB298/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=298&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811081,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Allowing county commissions to impose amusement tax","description":"Allowing county commissions to impose amusement tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB285/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=285&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811083,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Precluding Department of Agriculture from cancellation of certain leases","description":"Precluding Department of Agriculture from cancellation of certain leases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB226/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=226&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1811087,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"George M. Hall Memorial Bridge","description":"George M. Hall Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR5/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1811088,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Relating to Military Incentive Program","description":"Relating to Military Incentive Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB218/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=218&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1811091,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Adding grievance and appellate procedures for individuals participating in DMV safety and treatment program","description":"Adding grievance and appellate procedures for individuals participating in DMV safety and treatment program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB267/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=267&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1811093,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Allowing parents to decline required medication administered to newborns","description":"Allowing parents to decline required medication administered to newborns","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB272/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=272&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1811096,"bill_number":"HB4615","title":"Creating a State Central Legal Advertising Website","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Auditor to establish and maintain a State Central Legal Advertising Website to facilitate required legal advertising.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4615/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4615&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811097,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Prohibiting turkey hunting with rifle","description":"Prohibiting turkey hunting with rifle","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB234/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=234&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811098,"bill_number":"HB4603","title":"To create the Occupational Licensing Legal Fund in the State Treasury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a special revenue fund out of existing receipts to pay legal fees and court costs to the West Virginia Attorney General, or other counsel, incurred within the operation of the occupational licensing boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4603/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4603&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811104,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Requiring notice be sent to owners of record before real property can be sold due to nonpayment of taxes","description":"Requiring notice be sent to owners of record before real property can be sold due to nonpayment of taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB277/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=277&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1811105,"bill_number":"HB4629","title":"Hunger-Free Campus Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Hunger-Free Campus Act,\" which requires the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to establish a grant program to address food insecurity among students enrolled in public institutions of higher education and appropriates $1 million.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4629/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4629&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1811107,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Requiring municipal elections to be held on same day as statewide elections","description":"Requiring municipal elections to be held on same day as statewide elections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB245/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=245&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1811112,"bill_number":"HB4625","title":"Repeal the code provisions requiring auctioneers to be licensed and for auctions to be conducted by a licensed auctioneer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the laws relating to the licensing and practice of auctioneers, so that auctioneers will no longer be required to be licensed by the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4625/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4625&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811114,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Clarifying when excess funds accumulated by boards are to be transferred to General Revenue Fund","description":"Clarifying when excess funds accumulated by boards are to be transferred to General Revenue Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB239/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=239&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1811115,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Clarifying amount of deputy sheriff annual salary increase","description":"Clarifying amount of deputy sheriff annual salary increase","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB238/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=238&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1811117,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Updating authority of Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability","description":"Updating authority of Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB205/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1811119,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Permitting special registration plates for persons with medical conditions that cause erratic behavior","description":"Permitting special registration plates for persons with medical conditions that cause erratic behavior","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB213/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1811120,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"“U. S. Marine Private First Class Calvin Lee Loudin Memorial Bridge”.","description":"“U. S. Marine Private First Class Calvin Lee Loudin Memorial Bridge”.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR12/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1811124,"bill_number":"HJR7","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 65 years of age or older, for the purpose of calculating property taxes, at the assessed value when the owner-occupier turned 65 or purchased the property, whichever occurred later.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR7/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1811127,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Reducing rates for legal advertising","description":"Reducing rates for legal advertising","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB264/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=264&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1811128,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Establishing 80 miles per hour speed limit on interstate highways","description":"Establishing 80 miles per hour speed limit on interstate highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB206/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1811129,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"VFD Gregory Linn Haught Memorial Bridge.","description":"VFD Gregory Linn Haught Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR11/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1811132,"bill_number":"HB4636","title":"Prohibiting political subdivisions from enacting certain ordinances, regulations, local policies, local resolutions, or other legal requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Local Government Labor and Consumer Marketing Regulatory Limitation Act. The bill prohibits 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. The bill sets forth prohibited areas of regulation. The bill identifies exceptions. The bill sets forth a purpose, defines terms, and provides for private causes of action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4636/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4636&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811133,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Requiring political action committee to disclose contributors' names and addresses to Secretary of State","description":"Requiring political action committee to disclose contributors' names and addresses to Secretary of State","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB203/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1811135,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Clarifying wind power projects taxation","description":"Clarifying wind power projects taxation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB231/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=231&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811141,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Assessing wildlife impact fee on wind power projects","description":"Assessing wildlife impact fee on wind power projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB281/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=281&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811142,"bill_number":"HB4601","title":"Establishing the Municipal Home Rule Program","description":"Establishing the Municipal Home Rule Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"Originating in House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4601/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4601&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811144,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health","description":"Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB279/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=279&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1811146,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Private Jefferson Howell Memorial Road","description":"Private Jefferson Howell Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR9/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1811147,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Allowing teachers in public schools to discuss scientific theories","description":"Allowing teachers in public schools to teach intelligent design","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 103, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB280/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=280&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1811148,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Requiring certain municipalities pay for incarceration of inmates","description":"Requiring certain municipalities pay for incarceration of inmates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB202/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1811158,"bill_number":"HB4622","title":"Relating to medical marijuana","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify provisions relating to medical marijuana as applied to employers in this state and to clarify federal requirements of certain employers to permit employees to work while using medical marijuana when the employee would otherwise be denied employment for marijuana use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4622/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4622&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811159,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Exempting certain irrevocable trusts from personal income tax","description":"Exempting certain irrevocable trusts from personal income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB209/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1811160,"bill_number":"HB4605","title":"Agricultural Right to Repair Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Agricultural Right to Repair Act. The bill promotes farmer repair choice and competition by requiring manufacturers of agriculture equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools used to diagnose, maintain, and repair such equipment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4605/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4605&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1811162,"bill_number":"HJR1","title":"Relating to exempting certain honorably discharged veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces who are disabled from ad valorem property taxation on full amount of assessed value of certain property","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 100 percent or more disability from ad valorem property taxation on the assessed value of his or her primary residence plus all personal property and then a tiered exemption based on a lesser percent of disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR1/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1811166,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"Relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB219/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=219&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1811168,"bill_number":"HB4633","title":"Require Medicaid to submit all state plan amendments, waiver submissions and policy changes to the Legislature for rulemaking approval","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require Medicaid to submit all state plan amendments, waiver submissions, and policy changes to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability in advance of submission to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4633/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4633&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811170,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"WV Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication, and Listing Act","description":"WV Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication, and Listing Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB210/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1811176,"bill_number":"HB4631","title":"Creating the Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a paid parental leave pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4631/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4631&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1811177,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Relating to financial institutions engaged in boycotts of firearms companies","description":"Relating to financial institutions engaged in boycotts of firearms companies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB275/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=275&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1811178,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Establishing tax credit for certain physicians who locate to practice in WV","description":"Establishing tax credit for certain physicians who locate to practice in WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB208/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1811182,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Requiring coverage of treatment for certain pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders in certain circumstances","description":"Requiring coverage of treatment for certain pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders in certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB236/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=236&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1811185,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Judy Brothers Memorial Bridge","description":"Judy Brothers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR8/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1811186,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Fair Access to Financial Services Act","description":"Fair Access to Financial Services Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB214/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1811189,"bill_number":"HB4610","title":"Creating special revenue account known as School Building Authority Agricultural, Vocational and Technical Training Facilities Grant Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fund for, and a grant program dedicated to, the purposes of constructing, renovating and/or expanding agricultural, vocational and technical training facilities at West Virginia primary and secondary schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4610/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4610&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1811190,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Relating to proceeds and application of hotel occupancy tax","description":"Relating to proceeds and application of hotel occupancy tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB229/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=229&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811193,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Prohibiting mandates for vaccines","description":"Prohibiting mandates for vaccines","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB257/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=257&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1811195,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Hunger-Free Campus Act","description":"Hunger-Free Campus Act","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB292/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=292&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1811197,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Extending time that prescription for spectacles remains valid","description":"Extending time that prescription for spectacles remains valid","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB216/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1811200,"bill_number":"HB4634","title":"Requesting a study to evaluate and analyze the potential for bulk energy storage resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a commission to study energy storage resources and advise the Legislature as to measures to develop and promote energy storage solutions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4634/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4634&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1811203,"bill_number":"HB4624","title":"Requiring counties provide fiscal information for State Auditor’s WV Checkbook website","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require counties to provide information to the State Auditor for inclusion on the financial transparency website.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4624/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4624&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811205,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"WV Volunteer State Defense Guard Act","description":"WV Volunteer State Defense Guard Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB291/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=291&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1811206,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Relating to increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals","description":"Relating to increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB294/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=294&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1811210,"bill_number":"HB4628","title":"Reinstate the Contractor Licensing Board under the Division of Labor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reinstate the Contractor Licensing Board under the Division of Labor in Chapter 21 as it existed prior to June 15, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4628/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4628&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1811212,"bill_number":"HB4609","title":"To ensure that the WV Judiciary remains neutral and detached in matters related to allocation of custodial responsibility and decision-making responsibility of children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the procedure for the court to conduct written investigations into proceedings under Article 9, to ensure that the West Virginia judiciary remains neutral and detached in all matters pending before any court of this state, and to ensure that the West Virginia judiciary does not in any way initiate or participate in investigations or other activities properly reserved to the executive consistent with the separation of powers required under Article V, Section 1, of the Constitution of the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4609/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4609&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811213,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Increasing Homestead Property Tax Exemption for homeowners","description":"Increasing Homestead Property Tax Exemption for homeowners","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB266/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=266&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1811217,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"WV Public Employees Retirement Act","description":"WV Public Employees Retirement Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB299/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=299&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1811221,"bill_number":"HB4621","title":"Relating to the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation posting booking photographs of an accused person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit release mug shots of persons arrested for a crime unless that person is convicted of the crime.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4621/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4621&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811223,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Relating to time limitation for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims","description":"Relating to time limitation for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB286/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=286&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811224,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"U. S. Army Staff Sgt. James Ira “Junior” Spurrier Memorial Bridge","description":"Staff Sgt. J.J. “Junior” Spurrier Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR6/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1811229,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"To establish the Always Remember 9/11 West Virginia state holiday.","description":"To establish the Always Remember 9/11 West Virginia state holiday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR4/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1811230,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Increasing fees charged by sheriff","description":"Increasing fees charged by sheriff","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 136, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB240/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=240&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1811231,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Exempting certain persons from hunting, trapping, and fishing license fees","description":"Exempting certain persons from hunting, trapping, and fishing license fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB242/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=242&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1811233,"bill_number":"HB4617","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":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4617/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4617&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1811236,"bill_number":"HJR6","title":"Increasing the Homestead Exemption","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption $20,000 every five years of age, until at age 80 when the maximum exemption is $80,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR6/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1811238,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Relating to modernization of procedures for voting in public elections","description":"Relating to modernization of procedures for voting in public elections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB247/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=247&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1811241,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products","description":"Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB223/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1811242,"bill_number":"HB4597","title":"To reduce the personal income tax to zero for those who make $60,000 per year or less.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the amount of personal income tax paid by West Virginia taxpayers to $0 for those earning $60,000 or less.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4597/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4597&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1811245,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Modifying permissible percentage of light transmission for sun screening devices used in automotive safety glazing","description":"Modifying permissible percentage of light transmission for sun screening devices used in automotive safety glazing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB215/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1811249,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Providing that all coal severance tax shall be provided to county that produced coal","description":"Providing that all coal severance tax shall be provided to county that produced coal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Energy, Industry, and Mining","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB212/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1811250,"bill_number":"HB4614","title":"Relating to tax reductions and other aid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide tax reductions and other aid to West Virginians. The bill states a purpose; provides for a child tax credit; provides for a child and dependent care tax credit; authorizes an earned income tax credit; authorizes a student loan interest tax credit; and provides for rulemaking and an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4614/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4614&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1811251,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Exempting WV veterans from certain fees and charges at state parks","description":"Exempting WV veterans from certain fees and charges at state parks","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 265, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB222/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=222&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1811256,"bill_number":"HB4612","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":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4612/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4612&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1811257,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Allowing children and grandchildren of WV landowner to hunt and fish on private land without permit or license","description":"Allowing children and grandchildren of WV landowner to hunt and fish on private land without permit or license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB211/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1811258,"bill_number":"HB4627","title":"Relating to DNA data maintained for law enforcement purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is modify the way that DNA that is maintained for law-enforcement purposes in West Virginia. The bill provides updates for the policy of maintaining DNA. The bill requires DNA testing of all persons convicted of felonies and certain misdemeanors. The bill updates definitions. The bill adds language to further define and include qualified arrestees in the state DNA database. The bill requires testing of qualified arrestees on intake. The bill provides for testing methods. The bill authorizes emergency and requiring legislative rules. The bill specifies expungement for qualified arrestees in certain circumstances. Finally, the bill provides for failure to expunge or reasonable delay in expungement will not invalidate an identification, warrant, probable cause to arrest or arrest based upon a database match.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House rejected (Roll No. 38)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4627/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4627&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1811261,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Clarifying procedure for administrative dissolution of corporations by Secretary of State","description":"Clarifying procedure for administrative dissolution of corporations by Secretary of State","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 46, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB262/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=262&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1811262,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Relating to nomination and election of congressional candidates","description":"Relating to nomination and election of congressional candidates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB233/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=233&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1811263,"bill_number":"HB4611","title":"Raising retirement rate for Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the retirement rate for deputy sheriffs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4611/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4611&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Ross"},
{"bill_id":1811264,"bill_number":"SB207","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB207/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1811444,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons","description":"Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR13/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1812394,"bill_number":"HB4669","title":"Relating to controlled substance monitoring; and removing a dispensing prohibition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove a dispensing prohibition that is related to controlled substance monitoring.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4669/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4669&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812395,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Permitting dental hygienist to perform tobacco cessation education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the scope of work of a dental hygienist to permit the dental hygienist to provide tobacco cessation education to patients to improve overall dental health.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB357/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=357&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812396,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Relating to valuation of industrial property and natural resources by Tax Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the valuation of industrial property and natural resources by the Tax Commissioner. The bill makes technical corrections. Finally, the bill removes a sunset provision.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB395/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=395&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1812397,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Restricting driving in left lane of multi-lane highways in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the regulation of driving in the left lane on four-lane interstate highways in West Virginia. The bill provides for the purpose and intent. The bill creates definitions and provides for the prohibition. The bill provides penalties. The bill creates enforcement. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB441/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=441&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812398,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Reorganizing School Building Authority to School Maintenance Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the name of the School Building Authority to the School Maintenance Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB324/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=324&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1812399,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure","description":"Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR16/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1812401,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Updating Public Employees Grievance Board procedure that certain decisions be appealed to Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to is to correct the court for appeals of level 3 decisions. Per SB 275 (2021), effective July 1, 2022, the Intermediate Court of Appeals is the proper appellate court for appeals of level 3 decisions issued by the Public Employees Grievance Board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 206, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB370/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=370&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812402,"bill_number":"HJR10","title":"To allow certain state employees the eligibility to a seat in the legislature","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to reestablish eligibility requirements for officers and employees of the state and certain political subdivisions thereof to serve in the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR10/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1812403,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Designating January 15, 2024, as Child Advocacy Day at Legislature","description":"Designating January 15, 2024, as Child Advocacy Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR5/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812404,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Removing prohibition against moneys in certain professional nurses funds reverting to General Revenue Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the prohibition against monies in the board's special revenue fund reverting to the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury and to clarify that any fines the board collects are to be deposited into the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB433/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=433&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812406,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Limiting value of prize or gifts awarded by brewer or distributor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that it is unlawful for brewers or distributors to offer any prize, premium, gift, or other similar inducement, except advertising matter, including indoor electronic or mechanical signs, of nominal value up to $250.00 per stock keeping unit, to either trade or consumer buyers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB316/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=316&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1812408,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Improving patient safety in medical cannabis program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve patient safety in the medical cannabis program by authorizing permitted, regulated medical cannabis processors to manufacture medical cannabis in edible form for dispensing to certified patients in the state; and to require information relating to the dispensing of medical cannabis be input into the controlled substance monitoring database.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB342/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=342&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812410,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"US Navy S1 Paul McCue Bridge","description":"US Navy S1 Paul McCue Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR13/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1812411,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Clarifying that tenancy includes persons who reside in sober living home","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that persons who reside in sober living homes are tenants and provided tenant protections granted by law and provide for reasonable attorney's fees for willful or bad faith landlord noncompliance when the tenant resides in a sober living home.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB301/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=301&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1812412,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Providing medical examination transportation services for students who seek support after experiencing sexual violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state intuitions of higher education, to the extent feasible, to provide to their students without charge and in a manner that protects student confidentiality, transportation to and from a local hospital for a trained health care provider to administer a sexual assault forensic medical examination kit where a student seeks support after experiencing sexual violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB343/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=343&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1812413,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Removing requirement for wineries to serve food when serving wine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirements for wineries to serve food in order to serve and sell wine by the glass or bottle; to allow the service of wine in glasses and sale of wine in bottles and glasses for consumption on winery properties both indoors and outdoors; and to permit the sale of wines made by West Virginia wineries at West Virginia wine festivals.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB320/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=320&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1812415,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Relating to brewer and resident brewer licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a licensed brewer or resident brewer may not produce more than 50,000 barrels per calendar year at a brewer or resident brewer's principle place of business and manufacture; clarifying that a licensed brewer or resident brewer may have multiple locations; and providing that West Virginia licensed brewers and resident brewers may enter into contract brewing services agreements with another licensed brewer or resident brewer in good standing in its domicile state for purposes of producing nonintoxicating beer or nonintoxicating craft beer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB369/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=369&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812416,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Clarifying department responsible for administration of certain programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to properly reflect the Department responsible for the administration of the rails to trails program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB413/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=413&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812417,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Require pharmacies dispense prescriptions to senior citizens at the lowest national price available","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the price of prescription drugs to older West Virginians to the lowest price that drug is available in the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB319/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=319&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1812421,"bill_number":"HB4661","title":"Relating to utility rate increases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an infrastructure fund that will be made from 5% from every rate increase granted to public and private utilities that is to be used for infrastructure repairs and improvements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4661/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4661&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1812422,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Providing optional firearms safety classes from certain organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a \"pop-up\" window directing users to optional firearms safety classes offered by the NRA and the USCCA.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB401/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=401&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812425,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"WV Public Waterway Access Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create of the West Virginia Public Waterway Act providing public access bridge crossings; fencing; and requiring implementation by the Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB425/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=425&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812426,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Transferring child welfare enforcement responsibilities to State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer child welfare enforcement responsibilities to the West Virginia State Police. The bill transfers employees, funds and property of the Department of Health and Human Resources to the West Virginia State Police. The bill provides that the transferred employees remain in the Civil Service System, continue to participate in Public Employees Retirement System Insurance and continue to be covered by the Public Employees Insurance Act. The bill requires rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB317/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=317&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1812427,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Repealing WV Workplace Freedom Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the \"right-to-work\" legislation from 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Workforce","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Workforce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB387/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=387&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1812428,"bill_number":"HB4688","title":"Relating to charging fees for municipal services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent municipalities from charging an employment fee or user fee based upon a person's employment within a city's jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4688/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4688&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1812430,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Exempting Social Security from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to fully eliminate state income tax for Social Security benefits received by taxpayers for taxable years beginning in 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB347/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=347&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1812431,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Natural Resources Anti-Commandeering Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect employees of the State of West Virginia and its political subdivisions from being commandeered by a federal agency or other agent to enforce federal regulations and other actions related to extractive resources or related downstream industries, which do not exist in state law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB358/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=358&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":1812433,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Urging WV congressional delegation support legislation authorizing county governments to sell FEMA property","description":"Urging WV congressional delegation support legislation authorizing county governments to sell FEMA property","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR10/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812435,"bill_number":"HB4674","title":"Require that a public service district board that represents more than one community have at least one member from each community","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that if a public service board represents more than one community, there shall be one member from each such community on the service district board. The bill also includes updated technical changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4674/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4674&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1812438,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Requiring Commissioner of DOH to develop 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":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB419/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=419&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1812439,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Establishing salaries for secretaries of Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health Facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish salaries for the Secretaries of the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Health Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB440/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=440&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1812440,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Increasing dental coverage limit for Medicaid enrollees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the coverage limit and to require the Department of Health and Human Resource to require its Medicaid managed care organizations to provide education to Medicaid enrollees regarding the availability of benefits provided in this section beginning on July 1, 2025, and to require reporting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB374/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=374&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812443,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Prohibiting intentional motor vehicle emissions that create hazards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibition of certain additives in diesel fuel; defining terms; providing for penalties; and providing for enforcement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB436/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=436&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812444,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove liability for mental health professionals providing services in mental hygiene cases involving possible involuntary hospitalization.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB442/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=442&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812446,"bill_number":"HB4663","title":"To implement trauma-informed practices in schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to implement trauma-informed practices in grades K-12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4663/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4663&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1812447,"bill_number":"HB4687","title":"Repealing the law which makes prime contractors liable for the failure of subcontractors to make proper payments for workers’ compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the law which makes prime contractors liable for the failure of subcontractors to make proper payments for workers' compensation coverage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4687/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4687&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1812448,"bill_number":"HB4646","title":"Allowing a bar to purchase liquor from a distillery or a mini-distillery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a bar to purchase liquor from a distillery or a mini-distillery if it is within 10 miles of the distillery or mini-distillery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4646/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4646&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1812449,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Clarifying what constitutes shelter for animals exposed to cold weather","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide added protection for animals exposed to extreme weather.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB314/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=314&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1812451,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Permitting resident individuals to deduct medical expenses not reimbursed by insurance policy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow resident individuals to deduct from personal income tax medical expenses not reimbursed by an accident and sickness insurance policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB414/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=414&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812454,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Relating to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to the waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB411/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=411&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812458,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act\". The bill exempts a health care sharing ministry form the state's insurance laws.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB375/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=375&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1812459,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Exempting high tunnels and greenhouses from personal property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to fully exempt both high tunnels and greenhouses from personal property taxes, whether the high tunnels or greenhouses are heated or unheated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB397/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=397&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1812460,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Exempting acquisition and utilization of mobile facility which performs mammography or low- density computerized tomography","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit acquisition and utilization of a mobile facility which performs mammography or low density computerized tomography.The bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session, by the Joint Committee on Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB310/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=310&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1812462,"bill_number":"HB4654","title":"Removing bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove schools, museums, and public libraries from the exemption which protects these types of entities from prosecution for distribution and display to minor of an obscene matter.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4654/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4654&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812463,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Relating to DNA collection from those convicted of crimes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to collect DNA from those convicted of crimes to assist in solving other open criminal cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB435/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=435&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812465,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Providing county commissioners ongoing mechanism to consider compensation increases for elected officials every two years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissioners an ongoing mechanism to consider compensation increases for elected county official every two years in an amount up to the increase in the annual Consumer Price Index published by the United States Department of Commerce over the prior two years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB420/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=420&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812467,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Increasing availability of prescription nonopioid medications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the availability of prescription nonopioid medications. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Resources to make information available to the public about the availability of such treatments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB362/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=362&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1812469,"bill_number":"HB4690","title":"Expanding the eligibility requirements for private investigator and security guard licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the eligibility requirements for private investigator and security guard licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4690/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4690&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1812470,"bill_number":"HB4671","title":"Create a prison work pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Work/Incarceration Prison pilot program; to establish guidelines for eligibility; creates one prison; authorizes the Division of Corrections to propose rules; provides sentence reduction to an offender sentenced to the work/incarceration prison; provides that an offender who commits a violation of the rules be sent to a correctional facility and have an additional year added on to their original sentence; provides guideline for appropriation; allows offenders from other counties be accepted to the work/incarceration prison; and provides for an annual evaluation of the work/incarceration prison to be submitted to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4671/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4671&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1812472,"bill_number":"HB4643","title":"Establishing the Child Support from Conception Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Child Support from Conception Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4643/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4643&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1812473,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Requiring certain insurance companies provide coverage for non-stress fetal tests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA), the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) and various insurance companies to provide coverage for non-stress fetal tests, including an ultrasound. This coverage also includes tests performed remotely in a residence. There shall also be reimbursement by PEIA, BMS and the health insurer for the covered service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB311/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=311&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1812474,"bill_number":"HB4645","title":"Prohibiting the private ownership or operation of a prison","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the private ownership or operation of prison facilities in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4645/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4645&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1812476,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Updating crime of sexual extortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the crimes of sexual extortion and aggravated sexual extortion; defines terms; establishes elements of sexual extortion and aggravated sexual extortion; and establishes criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB398/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=398&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1812478,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Updating paid and unpaid family leave time for state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to paid or unpaid family leave time. The bill grants a total of 12 weeks under the Parental Leave Act based on at least 12 consecutive months of performing services for remuneration within this state for any department, division, board, bureau, agency, commission, or other unit of state government, or any county board of education, and specifies conditions for which the leave time is granted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB372/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=372&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1812480,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Establishing rebate for registration fees for hybrid vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a rebate of $100 for owners of hybrid vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB368/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=368&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812481,"bill_number":"HB4679","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. The bill makes legislative findings and sets forth a purpose. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth a prohibition for referral services for conversion therapy. The bill provides for disciplinary actions against certain persons violating the prohibitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4679/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4679&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1812482,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Modifying distribution of certain taxes and surcharges to benefit volunteer fire departments and EMS providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend and reenact codes concerning the distribution of certain taxes and surcharges to benefit volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services providers as well as certain funds from the Fire Protection Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB304/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=304&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1812484,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Authorizing child or childcare tax credit.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and authorize a state child and child care tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB309/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=309&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1812489,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Extending foster care managed care contract","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the foster care managed care contract.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB329/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=329&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1812490,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Eliminating cap on maximum amount of money in county's financial stabilization fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow counties to save excess funds.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 226, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB331/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=331&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1812491,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Requiring purchases of certain commodities and services from state use program partners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require purchases of certain commodities from non-profit workshops and requiring the director consult with the Committee on the Purchase of Commodities and Services from the Handicapped in making purchasing decisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB305/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=305&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1812492,"bill_number":"HB4644","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":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4644/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4644&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1812494,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Repealing authority of Agriculture Commissioner to increase certain fees by rules or regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the authority of the Agriculture Commissioner to increase certain fees by rules or regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB427/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=427&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812495,"bill_number":"HB4658","title":"To clarify when inmates may receive “good time” or time served","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that offenders of certain criminal offenses are not entitled to the deduction from a sentence of incarceration for good conduct. These offenses include an inmate sentenced to a life sentence, certain offenses relating to crimes against the person, sexual offenses, child abuse, or human trafficking. The bill also requires that all persons not eligible for good time have one year of mandatory post-release supervision following the first instance in which the inmate reaches his or her calculated discharge date; and providing that all inmates so released are subject to electronic or GPS monitoring for the entire period of supervision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4658/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4658&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812496,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Patrolman Cassie Marie Johnson Memorial Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Patrolman Cassie Marie Johnson Memorial Act and to provide for a death penalty; the bill provides for procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB307/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=307&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1812500,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Precluding Department of Agriculture from cancellation of certain leases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to preclude the Department of Agriculture from the cancellation of certain leases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB394/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=394&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1812502,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Increasing retirement benefit multiplier of Deputy Sherriff Retirement System Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the retirement benefit multiplier of the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act from two and one-half percent to three percent of the member's final average salary multiplied by the member's years of credited service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB424/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=424&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1812503,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Requiring CPS to interview mandatory reporters who submit abuse or neglect referrals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require CPS to interview mandatory reporters who submit screened-in abuse /neglect referrals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB312/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=312&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1812508,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Anti-Racism Act of 2024","description":"The purpose of this bill to create the Anti-Racism Act of 2024. The bill prohibits a school district, a public charter school, the West Virginia Board of Education, the West Virginia Department of Education, or any employee of the aforementioned entities, within the scope of his or her employment, from requiring or otherwise compelling a student, teacher, administrator, or other employee to affirm, adopt or adhere to certain specified concepts. The bill limits prohibitions. The bill provides that complaints may be filed pursuant to current state board policy. The bill requires reports of substantiated complaints to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability annually. Finally, the bill allows the state board to promulgate rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB367/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=367&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1812509,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"US Army Private Raymond Lee Perkins Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PVT Raymond Lee Perkins Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR12/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1812510,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"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":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB386/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=386&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1812512,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Enabling WVSU and Bluefield State University to offer associate degrees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable Bluefield State University and West Virginia State University to offer associate degrees on their campus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB334/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=334&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1812513,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Relating to registration as service worker for the Bureau for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the registration as a service worker for the Bureau for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Resources","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB344/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=344&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1812514,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Creating Jobs for Reentry Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Jobs for Reentry Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB405/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=405&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1812515,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Relating to Sexual Assault Examination Network","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish protocols for collecting and preserving DNA evidence from rape and incest victims who receive surgical or chemical abortions; and notifying those persons that this evidence is being collected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB379/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=379&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1812517,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Creating Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a paid parental leave pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB417/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=417&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812520,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Dissolving PEIA and converting to employer-owned mutual insurance company","description":"The purpose of this bill is to dissolve the Public Employees Insurance Agency and convert it to an employer-owned mutual insurance company.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB333/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=333&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1812522,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that appeals from administrative rulings by the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture concerning the Frozen Desserts and Imitation Frozen Desserts Law are to be filed with the Intermediate Court of Appeals pursuant to §9A-5-4 of the Administrative Procedures Act of the West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB428/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=428&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812524,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Equipment Right to Repair Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Equipment Right to Repair Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB306/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=306&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1812525,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Relating to voter ballot identification and verification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide voters with the ability to identify and verify their ballot cast in a statewide election in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB356/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=356&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":1812526,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Eliminating limitations period for civil action based on personal action of childhood sexual assault or abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the limitations period for a civil action based on a personal action of childhood sexual assault or abuse only for the purposes of filing claims against a bankruptcy estate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB308/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=308&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1812527,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Creating Substance Abuse Intervention Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Substance Abuse Intervention Act. The bill provides for a short title. The bill provides for involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder and sets forth the rights of a patient. The bill establishes criteria for involuntary treatment. The bill creates a petition for 60-day and 360-day involuntary treatment and a guarantee for costs. The bill provides for proceedings for involuntary treatment, describes the duties of court, and disposition. The bill sets forth a 72-hour emergency involuntary treatment. The bill describes the failure to attend examination, sets forth a summons, and describes transportation to hospital or psychiatric facility. This bill shall be known as \"Joel's Law.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB360/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=360&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1812528,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"WV Rent-to-Own Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend certain procedures relating to the regulation of the rental of consumer goods under rent-to own agreements, disclosure requirements when consumer is in default, and limitations on charges and fees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 54, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB430/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=430&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812531,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Repealing requirement for firefighters and security guards be members of the National Guard","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the requirement that firefighters and security guards be members of the National Guard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB391/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=391&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812534,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Return to WV Tax Credit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a one time nonrefundable $25,000 tax credit for those persons who have previously resided in West Virginia for a period of at least 20 years, but who left the state to pursue other employment opportunities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB336/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=336&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1812536,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Relating to admissibility of evidence regarding alleged victim's prior sexual history","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the admissibility of a victim's prior sexual history.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB392/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=392&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812537,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Increasing required insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the required medical coverage from various providers relating to autism spectrum disorders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB383/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=383&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1812539,"bill_number":"HB4657","title":"Constitutional Officer Housing allowance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a housing allowance of $2,000 per month for designated state constitutional officers to assist in residing in the seat of state government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4657/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4657&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812541,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Modifying responsibility for reimbursement of training cost of certain law-enforcement employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish responsibility for reimbursement of training costs of law-enforcement employees who leave original jurisdiction of employment for employment in any other law-enforcement agency in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB388/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=388&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1812542,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Allowing reimbursement for remote ultrasound procedures and fetal nonstress tests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to allow reimbursement for remote ultrasound procedures and remote fetal nonstress tests utilizing established CPT codes for these procedures when the patient is in a residence or other off-site location from the patient's provider and the same standard of care is met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB396/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=396&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1812544,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Creating psychiatric residency program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and fund a psychiatric residency program.The bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session, by the Joint Committee on Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB330/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=330&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1812545,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Requiring all public schools to instruct students on foreign languages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all public schools to instruct students on foreign languages. The legislature finds as a public policy that learning a foreign language can improve math and reading outcomes, help a student focus better, and provides more career options following the student's completion of secondary education. The legislature further finds that an educator obtaining teacher professional learning credits in teaching foreign languages can satisfy any continuing education requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB409/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=409&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1812546,"bill_number":"HB4682","title":"Restricting the authority of the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to regulate the use of commonly available, retail beauty products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists from regulating the use of hair, nail, skin and other beauty products that are commonly available as retail, consumer products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4682/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4682&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1812547,"bill_number":"HB4647","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":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4647/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4647&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1812548,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Creating tax credit related to childcare expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit related to childcare expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB323/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=323&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1812550,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Relating to mandatory state inspections of motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article creating mandatory state inspections of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB380/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=380&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1812552,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Authorizing child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention program and in-service training in child sexual abuse prevention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention program and in-service training in child sexual abuse prevention.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 1st reading","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB302/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=302&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1812553,"bill_number":"HB4651","title":"Increasing penalties sexual offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for sexual offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4651/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4651&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812556,"bill_number":"HB4672","title":"Ensure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that funding to counties named in this section from the State Road Construction Account does not affect any funding received by those counties from the State Road Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4672/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4672&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1812557,"bill_number":"HB4684","title":"Relating generally to mental health treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the duties and responsibilities of mental health professionals in West Virginia. The bill provides for a physician, psychologist, licensed professional counselor, licensed independent social worker, advanced nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or law enforcement officer to make an application for involuntary hospitalization. Finally, the bill provides for the Department of Health and Human Resources to provide transportation for individuals who require involuntary hospitalization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4684/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4684&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scot Heckert"},
{"bill_id":1812558,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Modifying roster requirements of authorizing entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an exception to the roster requirements for authorizing entities subject to chapter 30 of the code and to remove geographical information about individuals authorized to engage in a trade, occupation, or profession from the roster made available to the public.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 196, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB438/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=438&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812559,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Creating WV Black Lung Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Black Lung Program and grants entitlement for pain and suffering for occupational pneumoconiosis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB326/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=326&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1812560,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Providing reports to DMV on mental and physical disabilities for driver's license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide reports on mental or physical disabilities, or disorders, to the Division of Motor Vehicles to determine an individual's medical competency to retain their driver's license. The bill also provides that this section shall be known as \"McKayla, Miranda and Philip's Law\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB422/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=422&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1812561,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Requiring doula services be covered and reimbursed by Medicaid and PEIA","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require doula services to be covered by Medicaid and PEIA.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB313/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=313&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1812568,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"US Marine Corps PFC Noel Harper Fields Memorial Bridge","description":"US Marine Corps PFC Noel Harper Fields Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR11/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1812569,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Providing voters with ability to identify and verify their ballot cast","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide voters with the ability to identify and verify their ballot cast in a statewide election held in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB328/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=328&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":1812570,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Relating to placing limitations on concealed carry permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the placing of limitations on a concealed carry permit; excluding an individual from being charged with a crime in certain circumstances; and adding a severability clause.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB393/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=393&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1812571,"bill_number":"HB4673","title":"Limit number of visitor bureaus that can exist in a county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Tourism Office to limit the number of visitor bureaus in the counties of the state in order to maximize effectiveness of one main visitors bureau in smaller populated counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4673/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4673&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1812572,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Relating to gift card fraud","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define gift card fraud, with legislative findings; definitions; required notices; employee training; and misdemeanor penalties","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB403/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=403&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1812575,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Removing discretion of court to issue written investigation for proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the procedure for the court to conduct written investigations into proceedings under Article 9, to ensure that the West Virginia judiciary remains neutral and detached in all matters pending before any court of this state, and to ensure that the West Virginia judiciary does not in any way initiate or participate in investigations or other activities properly reserved to the executive consistent with the separation of powers required under Article V, Section 1, of the Constitution of the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB353/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=353&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1812577,"bill_number":"HB4659","title":"Right to keep and bear arms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make all future federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable. The bill makes it a felony to attempt to enforce a federal or local statute, ordinance, law, order or rule concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments that violate the state and federal Constitutions. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill provides criminal penalties. The bill requires the Attorney General to defend citizens of West Virginia who are prosecuted by the United States Government for violation of a federal law relating to the manufacture, sale, transfer or possession of a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition. The bill provides for retroactivity. The bill provides that ex post facto laws are not created.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4659/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4659&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1812578,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Motion Picture Open Captioning Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require exhibitors of motion pictures who operate two or more theatres in more than one location in this state to provide open captioning during at least two showings per week of each motion picture that is produced and offered with open captioning. The bill requires, when requested, audio description be provided for any motion picture that is produced and offered with audio description.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB382/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=382&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1812579,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Requiring law-enforcement agencies and CPS report certain allegations to county school personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create obligations on law enforcement and CPS to notify certain school personnel of investigations regarding school employees involving certain conduct towards students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB376/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=376&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1812580,"bill_number":"HB4649","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 housed in correctional facilities and regional jails.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4649/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4649&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1812582,"bill_number":"HB4670","title":"To include electric-powered school busses in the county foundation allowance","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to the Foundation allowance for transportation cost.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4670/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4670&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1812583,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Providing waiver of fees for emergency responders disabled in line of duty for hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to waive the fees for hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses or permits for emergency responders who are totally disabled in the line of duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB365/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=365&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1812584,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Relating to panhandling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit aggressive panhandling and create a misdemeanor offense with penalties. The bill authorizes law enforcement officers to individuals who are engaged in street begging or panhandling to ascertain whether these individuals are victims of human trafficking and are forced into labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB434/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=434&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812585,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Increasing minimum salaries for Bureau for Child Support Enforcement attorneys","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase minimum salaries for Bureau for Child Support Enforcement attorneys from $45,000 to $75,000 per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB415/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=415&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812587,"bill_number":"HB4652","title":"Natural Gas Electric Generation Development Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage development, transportation and use of electricity generated using West Virginia natural gas as the energy source for generating electricity by directing the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to identify and designate sites suitable for natural gas electric generation facilities and by providing for timely consideration and decision concerning applications for permits to construct and operate natural gas electric generation facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4652/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4652&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812590,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Promise for Promise Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Promise for a Promise Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB361/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=361&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1812592,"bill_number":"HB4675","title":"Require all registered voters to produce a photo ID to vote in all public office elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that in elections for candidates for public office, all registered voters shall produce a valid identifying document containing a photograph in order to vote.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4675/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4675&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1812594,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Modifying witness fee and mileage rate paid by state to match federal court system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the witness fee rate in West Virginia to match the current federal rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB335/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=335&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1812595,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Increasing number of members on WV Parole Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add additional members to the West Virginia Parole Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB416/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=416&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812596,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Exempting capital gains from personal and corporate taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt taxing capital gains on either personal income of corporate income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB371/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=371&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1812602,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Relating to crime of sexual assault","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the crime of sexual assault in the fourth degree; to prohibit school personnel from subjecting a minor student to sexually explicit or oriented discussion, gender persuasion, reading or viewing material as a condition of academic advancement, including any requirement of permission from an individual student, parent or guardian that is not the exact same for the minor's classmates; and to establish penalties for violation..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB322/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=322&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1812603,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Clarifying when funds accumulated by boards may be transferred to General Revenue Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide clarification regarding when funds accumulated by boards may be transferred to the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury and to limit the amount of excess funds that may be transferred to the General Revenue Fund in a single fiscal year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB432/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=432&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812604,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Creating homeless education coordinator in counties designated by state board as urban county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a homeless education coordinator in counties designated by the state board as an urban county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB345/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=345&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1812605,"bill_number":"HB4677","title":"Relating to the reimbursement of sexual assault forensic medical examinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set the reimbursement rate paid by the Prosecuting Attorneys Institute for the cost of forensic medical examinations of persons alleged to be the victim of rape, and provides for an annual report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resource Accountability estimating the sustainability of the Forensic Medical Examination Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4677/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4677&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1812606,"bill_number":"HB4668","title":"Adding Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation employees who work at institutions managed by the Commissioner to the Survivor Benefits Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation employees who work at institutions managed by the Commissioner to the Survivor Benefits Act; define the qualifying acts for eligibility for payment of survivor benefits for Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel to include but not be limited to training functions, administrative meetings, corrections or parole incidents or activities, interactions with inmates, former inmates, inmates or former inmates' family or associates, parolees, former parolees, former parolees' family or associates, and travel to or from any of these activities; and create a retroactive effective date of March 14, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4668/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4668&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812608,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Relating to verification of legal employment status of workers","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to the verification of the legal employment status of workers. The bill modifies findings and policy. The bill adds to definitions. The bill clarifies that work authorization status is verified by the E-Verify system. The bill modifies record-keeping requirements. The bill provides for the suspension or revocation of license. The bill creates penalties for the failure to comply. The bill provides for defenses. Finally, the bill provides for enforcement by the Attorney General and Division of Labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB431/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=431&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812609,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Providing funding for Hope Scholarship Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish parameters for providing funding for the Hope Scholarship Program; and providing definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB327/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=327&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1812612,"bill_number":"HB4662","title":"Relating to withholding tax on income of nonresidents from natural resources royalty payments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require lessees of West Virginia real estate who make natural resources royalty payments for in-state property to any nonresident lessor, to withhold West Virginia personal income tax on natural resources royalty payments. The bill provides exceptions, penalties, defines terms and grants rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4662/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4662&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1812613,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Relating to nonferrous metal sales and transportation to secondary recycler","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a permit for the transport or sale of nonferrous metals to a secondary recycler and to make it unlawful to intentionally damage property for the purpose of obtaining nonferrous metals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Energy, Industry, and Mining","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB389/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=389&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1812616,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize pharmacists to practice the full extent of their education and training to prescribe low-risk medications to patients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB407/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=407&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1812617,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated","description":"The purpose of this bill is modify the process of when parent rights have been terminated.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 92, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB318/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=318&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812618,"bill_number":"HB4660","title":"Relating generally to landlords and tenants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise landlord tenant laws; extending notice of rent increase in month-to-month rentals to 60 days; providing prior notice for landlord to enter rented premises and exceptions thereto; allowing renter to effectuate repairs after notice to landlord if landlord fails to make repairs to restore habituality of the premises; requiring repairs be reasonable and with proper workmanship; and making landlord liable for certain repairs facilitated by a tenant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4660/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4660&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1812619,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Assistant Chief David Timothy “Tim” Wilson Memorial Road","description":"Assistant Chief David Timothy “Tim” Wilson Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR14/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1812622,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Establishing program to pay monthly allotment to certain veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the establishment of a program to pay a monthly allotment check to certain veterans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB385/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=385&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1812623,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Declaring sale and manufacture of firearms essential business during declared emergency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to declare the sale, repair, maintenance, and manufacture of firearms, ammunition, and related accessories and components, etc. to be \"essential\" businesses and services for the purposes of safety and security in times of declared emergency or any other statutorily authorized responses to disaster, war, acts of terrorism, riot or civil disorder, or other emergencies. The bill prohibits certain specific governmental regulation of firearms, ammunition, components or accessories of any kind, or their use or possession. The bill creates an action for damages, injunctive relief, declaratory relief, or other appropriate redress for the unlawful seizure or confiscation of firearms or related accessories and components; and provides for civil damages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB359/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=359&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":1812627,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Creating limited waiver from certificate of public convenience and necessity requirement for certain water or sewer services projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a waiver of the requirement to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity for projects that are approved by the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council and funded by ARPA/SFR monies through Economic Enhancement Grant Fund grants. The waiver shall expire on January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 239, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB400/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=400&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1812628,"bill_number":"HB4648","title":"Creating the Independent Redistricting Commission of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4648/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4648&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1812629,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health benefit plan coverage for medically necessary dental procedures that result from cancer treatment; create the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act; explain the scope of procedures covered as a result of certain cancer treatments; require the use of a specific billing identifier; and set an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB443/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=443&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812632,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Relating to spousal privilege","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the spousal exception and allow for adverse testimony by a spouse when the defendant spouse has committed a crime against \"any child\" in addition to a child of either spouse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB355/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=355&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812635,"bill_number":"HB4664","title":"Emergency Absentee Ballot Preparedness Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require, effective January 1, 2026, that each County Commission shall adopt a policy extending the emergency absentee voting procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4664/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4664&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1812636,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Authorizing certain 911 personnel to be members of Emergency Medical Services Retirement System under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to Authorize certain 911 personnel to be members of the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB439/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=439&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1812637,"bill_number":"HB4653","title":"Relating to penalties for conspiracy to commit murder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the appropriate penalties for conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree, and conspiracy to commit voluntary manslaughter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4653/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4653&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812639,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"WV Sexual Assault Survivors' Child Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the rights and welfare of children conceived as the result of sexual assault, protect the survivors of sexual assault from repeated interactions with the perpetrators, provide definitions, provide for termination of parental rights for perpetrators whose abuse resulted in the conception of a child, require continued child support from the perpetrator unless waived by the survivor, provide authority to establish procedures, and provide services to the survivors and children affected by sexual assault.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB437/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=437&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812640,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Modifying Unborn Child Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the Unborn Child Protection act. The bill provides for definitions. The bill creates a process of informed consent. The bill provides for printed information. The bill provides for the creation of an Internet website. The bill provides for an informed consent procedure in case of medical emergency. The bill provides for reporting. The bill provides for licensure action. The bill provides for protection of aborted fetuses born alive. Finally, the bill provides for severability.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB352/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=352&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1812641,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Prohibiting counties from double-taxing rental properties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to lower rent for tenants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB364/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=364&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1812644,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"US Merchant Marine Joseph Ward Teter Memorial Bridge","description":"US Merchant Marine Joseph Ward Teter Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR9/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1812646,"bill_number":"HB4681","title":"Repealing the West Virginia Jobs Act","description":"Repealing the West Virginia Jobs Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4681/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4681&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1812647,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Prohibiting smoking in vehicle when minor 16 or under is present","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of lit tobacco products in a motor vehicle while individuals 16 years of age or under are present. The bill also provides that the misdemeanor offense is a secondary offense that may only be charged if a driver has been detained for violation of another vehicle law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 209, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB378/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=378&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812649,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Authorizing restitution to victims of securities fraud","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize restitution to victims of securities fraud and to create a fund for that purpose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB418/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=418&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1812651,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Providing tax credit to corporations for existing employer-provided child care facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit against the state corporate net income tax and the state personal income tax for expenditures related to the operation of existing employer-provided or sponsored child-care facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB373/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=373&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812652,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Including state correctional officers in DNR Police Officer Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include state correctional officers in the Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB346/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=346&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1812653,"bill_number":"HB4656","title":"Relating to microreactor development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission to include advanced nuclear reactors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4656/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4656&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812655,"bill_number":"HB4666","title":"Relating to establishing criminal penalties for human trafficking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for human trafficking.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4666/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4666&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812656,"bill_number":"HB4641","title":"Repealing antiquated provisions relating to gaming activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §55-9-1, §55-9-2, and §55-9-3 of the Code of West Virginia to remove antiquated provisions of the code relating to gaming activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4641/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4641&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1812657,"bill_number":"HB4678","title":"Child care expense tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set the standards for and provide for a childcare tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4678/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4678&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1812659,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Updating definition of \"electioneering communication\" to be consistent with FEC","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the definition of \"electioneering communication\" to be consistent with the Federal Election Commission.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB348/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=348&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1812660,"bill_number":"HB4683","title":"Requiring parents or guardians to participate in programs for juveniles in an out-of-home placement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require parents or guardians to participate in programs for juveniles in an out-of-home placement provided there is not a court finding that said participation is not in the best interest of the juvenile.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4683/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4683&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1812661,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Providing for additional recruitment and retention opportunities of Natural Resources Police Officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide supplement funding for the Natural Resource Police Officer Retirement System plan and to increase recruitment and retention of certified officers for the agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB337/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=337&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1812663,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Creating crime of assault on a police dog","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it unlawful to harm, attempt to harm, or kill a police dog that is under the control of a law-enforcement or corrections officer who is acting in his or her official capacity. The bill also defines the term \"police dog\" and sets forth penalties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB399/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=399&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1812665,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Increasing penalties for operating house of prostitution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for operating a house of prostitution from a misdemeanor to a felony in order to provide law enforcement with adequate tools to address human trafficking in the illegal sex trade industries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB339/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=339&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1812667,"bill_number":"HB4665","title":"Moving recovery of certain expenses from the reconcilable rate to be charged to the users of the broadband facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move the recovery of certain expenses from the reconcilable rate to be charged to the users of the broadband facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4665/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4665&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1812668,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Authorizing US Concealed Carry Association to provide concealed carry classes in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify the USCCA to provide concealed carry classes in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB402/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=402&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812669,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Relating to voluntary private school immunization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for voluntary private school immunization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB423/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=423&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rollan Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1812672,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Permitting retired teachers to substitute full time without penalty of losing retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow retired teachers to serve as substitute teachers without sacrificing their retirement benefits and allowing the retired teachers employed as substitute teachers to contribute to their retirement funds but that no contribution shall be required of the employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB408/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=408&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1812674,"bill_number":"HB4676","title":"Assure West Virginians proper access to water and sewage service at reasonable rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the PSC to reduce rates for residential utility customers who are residents of a small community with fewer than 1000 residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4676/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4676&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1812676,"bill_number":"HB4655","title":"Establishing an animal abuser registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a state animal abuse register; the bill requires all those convicted of animal abuse to register and directs the State Police to maintain a registry of registered animal abusers; and establishes criminal penalty for failure to register.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4655/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4655&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1812677,"bill_number":"HB4722","title":"Create a credit against the severance tax to encourage private companies to make infrastructure improvements to highways, roads and bridges in this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a credit against the severance tax to encourage private companies to make infrastructure improvements to highways, roads and bridges in this state. The bill limits the total amount of road and highway infrastructure improvement credits which can be certified by the Secretary of Transportation. The bill seeks to encourage greater capital investment in coal production and processing facilities. The bill will increase economic opportunity in this state. The bill authorizes the claiming of the credits. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4722/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4722&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1812679,"bill_number":"HB4640","title":"Relating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore moneys previously removed from net terminal income in 2014 and the racetrack video lottery and racetrack table games.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4640/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4640&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1812680,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Providing for election reforms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for election reforms. The bill clarifies contents of a certificate of announcement. The bill clarifies the timing of a challenge to candidate qualifications. Finally, the bill limits the authority of political parties to fill vacancies in a nomination caused by voluntary withdrawal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB349/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=349&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1812681,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority Commission comprised of the economic development agencies of McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wayne counties.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 96, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB354/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=354&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1812683,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Amending medical exemptions to state vaccination laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend medical exemptions to state vaccination laws. The bill requires the physician submitting certification for medical exemption be licensed in West Virginia. The bill requires the physician submitting medical exemption to present facts of case to the State Immunization Officer. The bill creates a deadline for the State Immunization Officer to render initial and remand decision. The bill defines contents of the case file. The bill states that if a case is remanded for additional medical information and no additional medical information is submitted on remand, the State Immunization Officer's decision will be upheld. The bill creates an Immunization Appeal Oversight Board. The bill sets forth the board composition. The bill sets forth the timeframe for State Immunization Officer to transmit file. The bill sets forth the purpose of the board. The bill sets forth duties of the board. The bill sets forth the process and rate of payment for the board. The bill provides that the State Health Officer will review a random sample of the Immunization Officer's medical exemption approvals. The bill sets forth the document handling standards for personally identifiable information. The bill provides for immunity for the Board. The bill sets forth factors that may be considered by the board in rendering its decision. The bill provides a timeframe for the board to render its decision. The bill provides that a child may remain in school and day care pending review of the board and providing a transition time if the Immunization Officer's decision is upheld. The bill provides that a board member is not subject to subpoena. The bill provides the board's documents shall be made available to the court in redacted form upon the court's request. The bill provides the board's decision may be appealed. The bill provides penalties to the physician for unethical conduct including five or more overturned exemptions. Finally, the bill sets penalties for when the State Immunization Officer is found to have five or more overturned decisions in a two year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB412/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=412&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812686,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Relating to roadable aircraft on WV highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow and regulate the operation of roadable aircraft on West Virginia highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB332/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=332&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1812688,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Amending penalty of simple possession of marijuana from misdemeanor crime to civil violation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the penalty of simple possession of marijuana (less than 15 grams) from a misdemeanor crime to a civil violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB303/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=303&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1812690,"bill_number":"HB4685","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":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4685/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4685&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1812692,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Chief Edward \"Eddie\" Keesecker Memorial Bridge","description":"Chief Edward \"Eddie\" Keesecker Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR15/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1812694,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"WV Recreational Trails Development Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the West Virginia Recreational Trails Development Act, provide definitions, require the Department of Transportation to prioritize design and construction of recreational trails in the state, assign duties to the Department for development and maintenance and funding, establish reporting requirements, and set an effective date.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB426/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=426&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812695,"bill_number":"HB4686","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":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4686/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4686&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1812697,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Food Allergen Awareness Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB406/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=406&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1812698,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Exempting ad valorem property tax on property used for divine worship, educational, and charitable purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from ad valorem property tax all property used for divine worship, including parts of those properties that are used for educational and other charitable purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB315/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=315&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1812700,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"WV Farm Use Vehicle Tag Placement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional options for farm use vehicle tag placement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 185, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB429/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=429&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1812702,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Providing bonuses to school personnel for unused personal days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide bonuses for unused days of personal leave for school personnel, including professional and service employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB341/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=341&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1812703,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Requiring all state buildings provide private room for nursing or breastfeeding purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all state buildings to provide a private room in which mothers can express milk or nurse their children.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"Referred to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB410/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=410&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1812705,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"USMC Private Timith Daley Nunn Memorial Bridge","description":"USMC Private Timith Daley Nunn Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR15/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1812707,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Updating requirements for persons eligible to vote absentee ballot","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit registered voters to vote an absentee ballot by mail in all circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB384/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=384&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1812710,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Expanding the definition of \"small arms\" for purposes of taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of small arms to include the receiver or frame for purposes of taxation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB351/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=351&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1812712,"bill_number":"HB4689","title":"Removing and modifying certain requirements for employers relating to wages for construction of public improvements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove and modify certain requirements for employers relating to wages for construction of public improvements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4689/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4689&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1812715,"bill_number":"HB4642","title":"WV Small Business COVID Relief Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Small Business COVID Relief Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4642/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4642&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1812716,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Relating to distribution of drugs to safety net providers and contract pharmacies","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to the distribution of drugs to safety net providers and contract pharmacies. The bill provides for penalties. Finally, the bill provides for preemption.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 93, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB325/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=325&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812717,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Creating personal income tax credit for nurses in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a $5,000 tax credit for nurses to West Virginia personal income tax liabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB390/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=390&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1812718,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require education and safety protocols for students in grades 6 through twelve in this state and to protect the safety and security of students when using e-mail, chat rooms, web applications, and other forms of electronic application.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB404/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=404&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1812719,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Prohibiting discriminatory practices by financial institution or government entity against firearms manufacturers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and define the civil offense of unlawful discriminatory practices by a financial institution or government entity against manufacturers, retailers, distributors, shooting ranges, or trade associations that support or are engaged in the lawful commerce of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition products. The bill authorizes a declaratory judgment action to be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the state. It provides monetary damages and other remedies and costs, together with potential discontinuance of business by the state with these violators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB350/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=350&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":1812720,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Requiring DHHR file petition to terminate parental rights under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the department to file a petition to terminate parental rights when a parent whose child has been removed from their care and determined by a court to have subjected that child to abuse or neglect on two or more separate occasions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB366/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=366&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1812721,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"US Army PFC William Gorman Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC William Gorman Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR14/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":1812724,"bill_number":"HB4691","title":"Relating to preventing compensatory damage awards for medical expenses from including certain sums","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent compensatory damage awards for medical expenses from including sums that the claimant has not and will not pay for medical care or treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4691/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4691&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1812726,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Creating mobile training team for school safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a mobile training team for the purpose of school safety. The bill provides for regional mobile training officers. The bill empowers the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security to create the program. The bill provides for coordination between school protection officers and the mobile training team. The bill permits elementary and secondary school teachers and administrators to carry concealed weapons. The bill classifies such persons who carry concealed weapons as school protection officers. The bill provides that any teacher or administrator may become a school protection officer. The bill provides for requirements and exceptions. The bill provides for an incentive in the form of a bonus to be given to school protection officers. Finally, the bill provides that this incentive may be revoked if school protection officers lose their classification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB363/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=363&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1812728,"bill_number":"HB4650","title":"Clarifying and updating school bus rules and the types of vehicles covered","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify and update the definition of a school bus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4650/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4650&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1812729,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Authorizing WVSSAC to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to promulgate legislative rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB381/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=381&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1812730,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Limiting municipalities’ authority to restrict purchase and storage of weapons and ammunition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent municipalities from targeting protected businesses with planning and zoning ordinances more restrictive than those placed upon other businesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"Rereferred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB321/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=321&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1812731,"bill_number":"HB4692","title":"Relating generally to hunting and fishing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit fishing trotlines, droplines, and minnow traps to be lawful if certain conditions are met. The bill permits jug fishing, which is using a free-floating device to deploy a hook and line to take or attempt to take fish.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4692/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4692&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1812734,"bill_number":"HB4680","title":"To authorize an increase to the officer uniform allowance and to create a maternity and specialty uniform allowance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize an increase to the officer uniform allowance and to create a maternity and specialty uniform allowance. This bill was recommended for introduction during the 2024 regular session of the Legislature by the Adjutant General.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4680/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4680&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1812735,"bill_number":"HB4667","title":"Prohibiting syringe services programs from distributing listed smoking devices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit harm reduction programs in West Virginia to distribute any smoking devices as part of the program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 220, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4667/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4667&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geno Chiarelli"},
{"bill_id":1812736,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Permitting Legislature to file suit in limited circumstances against executive branch to faithfully execute laws passed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Legislature to file suit against the Executive to faithfully execute the laws passed by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB338/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=338&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1812738,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit physicians to be exempt from specified traffic laws when responding to an emergency call. This proposed bill provides that the physician must continue to exercise due care and provides for rulemaking.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB377/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=377&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1812739,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Renaming Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rename the Department of Health and Human Resources.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB421/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=421&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1812740,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Preventing public water and sewer utilities from prohibiting customer from constructing, installing, or maintaining connection to public utility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent public water and sewer utilities from prohibiting a customer from constructing, installing, or maintaining a connection or other infrastructure necessary for the customer to connect to the public utility to receive service if certain requirements are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB340/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=340&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":1813297,"bill_number":"HB4727","title":"Requiring that a state employee with a commercial driver’s license have a current medical evaluation certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a state employee with a commercial driver's license have a current medical evaluation certification and may not have a medical waiver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4727/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4727&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1813298,"bill_number":"HB4726","title":"Creating a liaison program with the federal Department of Veterans Affairs Transition Assistance Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a liaison program with the federal Department of Veterans Affairs Transition Assistance Program in order to actively inform separating and retiring active component service members of the many incentives in relocating to West Virginia upon their conclusion of active service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4726/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4726&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1813300,"bill_number":"HB4725","title":"Relating to Election Runoff","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a runoff election in certain nonpartisan elections where no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the votes cast in an election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4725/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4725&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Maynor"},
{"bill_id":1813301,"bill_number":"HB4718","title":"Providing online privacy protection laws for children under 18 years of age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide online privacy protections for children under the age of 18.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4718/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4718&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1813302,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Designating certain water and wastewater facilities as emergency project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate certain water and wastewater facilities as an emergency project, and modifying the requirements to those designations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 127, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB452/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=452&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1813305,"bill_number":"HB4723","title":"To reduce the business license fee for WV Volunteer Fire Departments to $250","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the amount paid to the Tax Commissioner for the annual licensure fees to volunteer fire departments for charitable raffles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4723/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4723&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1813307,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"To create a study resolution to examine the school aid formula.","description":"To create a study resolution to examine the school aid formula.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR24/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1813308,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"CPL Thomas Lowell Wines Memorial Bridge","description":"CPL Thomas Lowell Wines Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR19/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1813310,"bill_number":"HB4731","title":"Provide that first $5000 per year earned on Military Duty, Active, National Guard, or Reserves be exempt from the WV State Income Tax.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a $5,000 tax credit for all active-duty military personnel, including National Guard active-duty members and reserve members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4731/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4731&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1813311,"bill_number":"HB4703","title":"Relating to vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees for certain veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify certain vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees, by lowering the percentage of a service-connected disability required for exemption from 100 percent to 50 percent or greater. The bill also adds recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross, to the list of persons who may receive such exemption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4703/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4703&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1813313,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Requiring pricing and payment transparency from pharmacy benefits managers contracting with PEIA","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require any pharmacy benefit manager (\"PBM\") who contracts with PEIA to be entirely transparent in providing its full data around pricing and payments for drugs and to pharmacies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 142, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB453/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=453&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1813315,"bill_number":"HB4699","title":"Prohibiting persons convicted of a felony related to interfering with an election related proceeding of the United States Congress from running for or election to a public office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent those persons who have attempted to prevent any free election from running for and holding any elective office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4699/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4699&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1813316,"bill_number":"HB4707","title":"Relating to the management of personal service appropriations for vacant positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the management of personal service appropriations for vacant positions. The bill provides for findings. The bill provides for the transfer of appropriations for vacant positions. The bill provides for a transfer of appropriations in a state of emergency. Finally, the bill provides for an annual report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4707/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4707&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1813319,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Directing Prosecuting Attorneys Institute to make training available to certain new prosecuting attorneys","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all prosecutors to undergo training prior to performing his or her duties; and require the West Virginia prosecuting attorneys Institute to conduct mandatory training for all prosecuting attorneys.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 64, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB451/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=451&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1813320,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Requiring age-appropriate instruction on Holocaust in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all public schools located within this state shall give age-appropriate instruction on the Holocaust.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB448/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=448&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1813321,"bill_number":"HB4698","title":"Relating to who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder as a compensable injury or disease under workers compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the professionals who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4698/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4698&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1813323,"bill_number":"HB4716","title":"Require Substance Use Disorder inpatient providers to offer patients transportation to certain places upon discharge","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require substance use disorder inpatient providers to provide transportation to their patients. The bill prohibits certain marketing or partnering with other states. Finally, the bill requires approval for limitation of eligibility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4716/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4716&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1813325,"bill_number":"HB4701","title":"Establishing the “Stay in State” tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the \"Stay in State\" 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. The bill provides this tax credit is against personal income tax in West Virginia and is awarded over a 10-year period. The bill provides that employers are also allowed to claim the credit for employees that qualify for the credit. The bill provides that in-state high schools, colleges, and universities are required to inform and assist students with obtaining the tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4701/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4701&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1813326,"bill_number":"HB4706","title":"Creating the utility pole rights of way and easement mapping initiative","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the utility pole rights-of-way and easement mapping initiative; to require pole owners to provide information to the Department of Economic Development to map the poles; required the Department of Economic Development to create maps with specific information about the poles; to mandate confidentiality of information about electrical facilities connected to poles; to allow the Department of Economic Development to provide information to parties who demonstrate the need for the information to determine feasibility of projects; to mandate confidentiality agreement of any requestor of reported information; and to provide exception to reporting if pole owner provides information directly to telecommunications entity.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4706/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4706&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1813329,"bill_number":"HB4713","title":"Requiring Director of transportation have 2 years experience for bus operator","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require candidates for employment as director of transportation for a county school district to have a minimum of two years' experience as a bus operator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4713/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4713&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1813330,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"U. S. Navy Sonarman First Class William C. Harris Memorial Bridge","description":"William “Bill” Harris Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR25/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1813332,"bill_number":"HB4693","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":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4693/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4693&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1813333,"bill_number":"HB4729","title":"Allow local governments to hold property owners more accountable for upkeep of buildings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to empower county commissions and local governing bodies to compel removal of unsafe real property conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4729/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4729&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1813336,"bill_number":"HJR12","title":"Amending the Homestead Exemption of the Constitution","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to change the language relating to the amount of the Homestead Exemption from \"the first $20,000\" to \"not less than the first $20,000\" of the Homestead Exemption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR12/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1813337,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Caldwell Brothers Memorial Bridge","description":"Caldwell Brothers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR18/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1813338,"bill_number":"HB4730","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":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4730/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4730&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1813341,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"PFC Jerry Lee Bassett Memorial Bridge","description":"PFC Jerry Lee Bassett Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR26/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1813342,"bill_number":"HB4717","title":"Relating to terminating the authority of the Director of the Purchasing Division to impose a certain annual fee upon vendors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the authority of the Purchasing Division to impose a certain annual fee upon vendors.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4717/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4717&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1813343,"bill_number":"HB4704","title":"Creating Infrastructure Ready Jurisdictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish Infrastructure Ready Jurisdictions; establish rulemaking; and award an additional five percent preferential scoring for projects within these jurisdictions on all permissible grants.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4704/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4704&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1813346,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"SP4 Donnie Lee Hackney Memorial Bridge","description":"SP4 Donnie Lee Hackney Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR20/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1813347,"bill_number":"HJR11","title":"Initiative, Referendum and Recall","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, limitations, and exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR11/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1813349,"bill_number":"HB4720","title":"Tuition and fee exemptions for service-connected Disabled Veterans and their dependents.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a waiver of tuition and fees at state institutions of higher education and community and technical colleges for military veterans, their spouses, and dependents, when that veteran has a service-related disability of 50 percent or greater.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4720/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4720&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1813351,"bill_number":"HB4697","title":"Add protections for WV residents who reside out of state for certain time periods from non-renewal of licenses and registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add protections for West Virginia residents who reside out of state for certain time periods from non-renewal of licenses and registration.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4697/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4697&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1813352,"bill_number":"HB4711","title":"Assure West Virginians proper access to water and sewage service at reasonable rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the PSC to reduce rates for residential utility customers who are residents of a small community with fewer than 1000 residents, including recipients of (SSI), (TANF), (TANF-UP), or (SNAP).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4711/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4711&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1813355,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Requiring photo ID on EBT cards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a photograph of the user on EBT cards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB450/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=450&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1813356,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Relating generally to banking and contractual authority of State Treasurer’s Office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set forth prohibited clauses in State banking contracts and to remove the date by which the Public Deposits Program must be operable under the West Virginia Security for Deposits Act to allow discretion for program implementation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB455/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=455&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1813357,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Ab and Laura Baisden Bridge","description":"Ab and Laura Baisden Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR17/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1813359,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Relating to health insurance coverage for certain emergency services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that health insurance coverage for emergency services when a prudent layperson acting reasonably would have believed that an emergency medical condition existed includes prehospital screening and stabilization of emergency condition by ambulance service if the patient declines to be transported against medical advice.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB444/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=444&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1813361,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Increasing WV Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System accrued benefit for certain members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System accrued benefit for members who retire on or after January 1, 2027 and provide funding for the benefit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB446/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=446&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1813362,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Honoring life of Edith Levy, Ed. D., Holocaust survivor","description":"Honoring life of Edith Levy, Holocaust survivor","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR6/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1813365,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Louie Patton Memorial Bridge","description":"Louie Patton Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR21/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Andy Shamblin"},
{"bill_id":1813366,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"“U.S. Army Corporal William Edgar Hancock Memorial Bridge”.","description":"“U.S. Army Corporal William Edgar Hancock Memorial Bridge”.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR22/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1813368,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Directing DNR to update website for certain applicants to apply for firearms safety classes","description":"Directing DNR to update website for certain applicants to apply for firearms safety classes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB447/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=447&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1813369,"bill_number":"HB4712","title":"Relating generally to coal fired energy plants and wind power","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the number of permits to construct wind power plants, wind power farms, or \"windmills\" for power generally in West Virginia; to provide that for each new wind powered facility built in West Virginia, there is an offset in the amount of taxes paid by new and existing coal fired power plants; and to ensure that coal remains the primary source of power in West Virginia during emergency weather events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4712/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4712&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1813370,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Thomas Leo Starsick Memorial Bridge","description":"Thomas Leo Starsick Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR16/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1813373,"bill_number":"HB4715","title":"Develop a licensure process for recovery residences or other residential settings that present as a location where substance use disorder recovery can be facilitated","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a licensure procedure for residential Substance Use Disorder service programs. The bill defines terms; establishes licensure application process for substance use disorder service programs; creates program requirements; establishes revocation process; sets forth the reconsideration process; sets forth the administrative due process provision; provides for administrative and judicial appeal; establishes reporting requirements and renewal provisions; sets requirements for continuum of care; and establishes civil penalties and injunctive relief.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4715/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4715&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1813375,"bill_number":"HB4719","title":"Relating to appointing members to county authorities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the manner of appointing members to county authorities and allowing appointments of members from contiguous counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4719/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4719&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Maynor"},
{"bill_id":1813376,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Modifying duties of banks to retain records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the duty of banks to retain and procure records and to modify the statute of limitations for actions to enforce a demand to be uniform with the timeframe for property abandonment. This bill also provides a presumption of payment by the bank absent evidence of owner consent to renewal or escheatment to the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB454/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=454&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1813378,"bill_number":"HB4696","title":"Relating generally to the West Virginia State Athletic Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to fund the West Virginia State Athletic Commission by implementing a 3% gate fee for all ticket and pay-per-view sales, live streaming right, video rights, sold for such contest and any rebroadcast rights from sanctioned events and requiring licensed promoters to provide the commission with a report showing the gross proceeds from all ticket and pay-per-view sales live streaming right, video rights, sold for such contest and any rebroadcast rights; to remove any mention of \"exhibition\" throughout the code; to amend titles of elected commissioners to avoid confusion regarding duplicative roles; to modify fees paid to event officials to more closely conform to industry demand; to amend code governing contestant weight classes to conform to the Unified Boxing Rules and the Association of Boxing Commissions; and to make clear that matches conducted by any university, college or high school may be exempt from this article if sanctioned by U.S.A. Boxing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4696/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4696&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1813379,"bill_number":"HB4705","title":"Relating to the consumers sales and service tax and returning the refundable exemption for sales of construction and maintenance materials acquired by a second party for use in Division of Highways projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to return to the Division of Highways the sales tax collected from contractors for materials used in Highways construction and maintenance projects. If the contractors' sales tax is going to the general revenue, DOH is paying sales tax to the state. No other agency of state government pays state sales tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4705/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4705&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1813380,"bill_number":"HB4710","title":"Limit property tax increases on certain individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit property tax increases for individuals who are over 65, permanently disable, or widowed, and earn less than $20,000 per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4710/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4710&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1813382,"bill_number":"HB4695","title":"Make appointment process for Congressional seats the same as that for the US Senate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the filling of a vacancy occurring in the House of Representatives in the Congress of the United States in the same manner as a vacancy in the Senate of the United States Congress.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4695/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4695&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1813385,"bill_number":"HB4724","title":"To require that Public Service District Boards that represent more than one community to have at least one member from each community on the board.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that if a public service board represents more than one community, there shall be one member from each such community on the service district board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4724/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4724&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1813387,"bill_number":"HB4708","title":"Relating to unsafe real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create mechanisms for local governments to identify and address dilapidated and dangerous properties; requiring county assessor to conduct survey, and having staff receive training thereto; allowing empower county commissions and local governing bodies to compel removal of unsafe real property conditions; establishing process of designation, notice and procedural processes to allow removal of hazardous conditions; and allowing liens against properties for such costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4708/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4708&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1813388,"bill_number":"HB4728","title":"Limit amount a county tax assessor can increase assessed value of antique or classic cars","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county tax assessor to have a justification for increasing the valuation of an antique or classic vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4728/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4728&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1813389,"bill_number":"HB4702","title":"Relating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the process of charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places. The bill adds an exemption for the consumption or sale of alcohol at bingo games at a Veterans Service Organization. The bill defines terms. Finally, the bill explicitly includes a Veterans Service Organization as an entity which may conduct charitable bingo games.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4702/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4702&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1813391,"bill_number":"HB4721","title":"Require Surveyors to offer to record surveys of property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require land surveyors to offer to record maps or plats of measured parcels of land made by the surveyor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 199, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4721/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4721&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1813392,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Limiting use of fireworks in municipalities and residential areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit use of fireworks in municipalities and within 300 feet of a residence -- the same limitations as firearms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB449/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=449&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1813393,"bill_number":"HB4709","title":"Relating to vocational and technical education programs","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, to create a career and technical education for middle school students, and to codify the Governor's Workforce Credential.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 108, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4709/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4709&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1813397,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Cody J. Mullens Memorial Bridge","description":"Cody J. Mullens Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR23/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1813398,"bill_number":"HB4714","title":"Add licensure requirement on substance use disorder inpatient provider facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish licensing requirements required for inpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4714/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4714&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1813399,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Reducing certification periods and renewal fees for EMS personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the certification periods for EMS personnel from four years to two years to align certification periods with those of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and to reduce the certification renewal fees to correspond with the shorter certification period and to require the Office of Emergency Medical Services to publish disciplinary actions taken against certified EMS personnel on its website.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 211, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB445/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=445&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1813401,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people","description":"Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR17/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1813402,"bill_number":"HB4694","title":"Exempting law enforcement and emergency vehicles from paying turnpike tolls","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt law enforcement and emergency vehicles from paying turnpike tolls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4694/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4694&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1813403,"bill_number":"HB4700","title":"Banning certain persons from sport wagering activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Lottery Commission to ban persons from sports betting who have harassed or shown a harmful pattern of conduct directed at any person involved in a sporting event.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 139, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4700/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4700&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1813407,"bill_number":"HB4737","title":"Requiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority; and requiring tolls to be removed six months following removal of encumbrances for the bonds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4737/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4737&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1813408,"bill_number":"HB4748","title":"Creating the Police Partnering with Communities Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Police Partnering With Communities Act. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill defines \"distressed areas.\" The bill establishes the fund within the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4748/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4748&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1813409,"bill_number":"HB4732","title":"To remove the state requirement for EMT’S to be nationally certified.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement for emergency medical technicians (\"EMTs\") to be nationally certified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4732/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4732&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Ross"},
{"bill_id":1813412,"bill_number":"HB4754","title":"Exempting the processing of beef, pork or lamb by a slaughterhouse for an individual owner of the product processed from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the processing of beef, pork or lamb by a slaughterhouse for an individual owner of the product processed from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4754/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4754&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1813413,"bill_number":"HB4741","title":"To make those who fail drug test ineligible for unemployment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a person, who fails a random testing for alcohol or illegal controlled substances for employees in safety-sensitive positions, is disqualified for unemployment compensation benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4741/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4741&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Street"},
{"bill_id":1813414,"bill_number":"HB4750","title":"Relating to removing the Certificate of Need moratorium on opioid treatment facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the Certificate of Need Mortarium on opioid treatment programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4750/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4750&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1813417,"bill_number":"HB4760","title":"Establishing salaries for the Secretaries of the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Health Facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish salaries for the Secretaries of the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Health Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4760/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4760&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1813420,"bill_number":"HB4867","title":"Require pornography websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create liability for publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors. The bill provides definitions. The bill requires any commercial entity that provides pornography and other materials defined as being harmful to minors as a substantial portion of the entity's content to verify the age of individuals accessing the material. The bill establishes requirements and liability for the retention of data. The bill imposes liability for publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors who fail to comply with verification requirements. Finally, the bill provides that an internet service provider or hosting entity is not liable for hosting or transmitting material harmful to minors to the extent that it is not the creator of the material.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4867/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4867&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geno Chiarelli"},
{"bill_id":1813421,"bill_number":"HB4740","title":"To provide safe harbor peer review for nurses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a nurse staffing and safe harbor peer review process. The bill defines safe harbor. The bill creates protections for nurse licensure under safe harbor. The bill provides for invocation of safe harbor protections. The bill establishes a withdrawal of request for safe harbor nursing review. The bill provides for when to invoke safe harbor and refuse nursing assignments. The bill establishes a Safe Harbor Peer Review committee and designates the makeup of that committee. The bill defines protection from civil or criminal liability under safe harbor. Finally, the bill defines the duties of CNOs/Nurse Administrators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4740/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4740&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1813423,"bill_number":"HB4757","title":"Relating to the organization of the Office of the Inspector General","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue a separate, autonomous Office of the Inspector General. The Department of Health shall provide administrative support upon request and to correct other technical code corrections and amendments.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4757/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4757&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1813425,"bill_number":"HB4733","title":"To allow classroom aides with 10 or more years of service and good evaluations to bid on teaching positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county boards to employ eligible classroom aides as classroom teachers when certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4733/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4733&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Ross"},
{"bill_id":1813427,"bill_number":"HB4739","title":"To allow landowners to pay hunters to hunt their property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit landowners or lessees of land whose land is damaged by deer or other wildlife to hire a third party to kill the deer or other wildlife by bow and arrow.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4739/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4739&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1813429,"bill_number":"HB4744","title":"Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4744/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4744&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1813430,"bill_number":"HB4759","title":"Relating to E-Verify, the federal employment authorization program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to verify the legal employment status of all persons who come into their employ and to report their employment to the appropriate governmental agencies. The bill defines \"E-Verify\", the electronic verification of federal employment authorization program of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and provides that unauthorized workers' employment is prohibited.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4759/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4759&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1813433,"bill_number":"HB4752","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":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for obtaining certain certifications by the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system or the Green Globes Building Initiative green building rating standard. The bill sets forth the amount of the credit, who may take the credit, the criteria for taking the credit and the amount of the credit. The bill also provides rule-making authority and defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4752/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4752&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1813435,"bill_number":"HB4753","title":"Relating to providing health insurance coverage concerning biomarker testing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for biomarker testing.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4753/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4753&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1813436,"bill_number":"HB4736","title":"Creating the West Virginia Farm Fresh Dairy Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relates to agriculture and creating the West Virginia Farm Fresh Dairy Act. The bill provides definitions; exempts certain sales from licensure and certification; sets forth best sanitary milking and milk handling practices; provides for a registration process; sets forth enforcement provisions; sets forth product sales requirements; and provides an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4736/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4736&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margitta Mazzocchi"},
{"bill_id":1813439,"bill_number":"HB4758","title":"Creation of the Joint Oversight Committee on the Fusion Center","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a legislative select committee, require annual reports, create criminal penalties, and clarify the duties and functions of the Fusion Center.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4758/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4758&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roland Jennings"},
{"bill_id":1813441,"bill_number":"HB4746","title":"Providing for the reintegration of inmates in correctional facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require correctional facilities to assist juvenile and adult offenders to obtain a Social Security number and card, a birth certificate, and a driver's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4746/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4746&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1813442,"bill_number":"HB4755","title":"Terminating the Division of Personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the Division of Personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4755/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4755&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1813446,"bill_number":"HB4734","title":"To provide a pay increase to state correctional workers in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a pay increase and a sign-on bonus for corrections employees to retain current workers and to attract new workers to this field.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4734/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4734&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1813448,"bill_number":"HB4751","title":"Requiring West Virginia Medicaid managed care organizations to contract with any otherwise qualified provider","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require West Virginia Medicaid managed care organizations to allow in their network any willing provider which is otherwise qualified and credentialed, at the same reimbursement rate and other terms the same as comparable providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4751/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4751&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1813449,"bill_number":"HB4745","title":"Exempting Coturnix quail from the game farm requirement if they are owned for agricultural purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt quail and partridges possessed for agricultural purposes from the game preserve licensure requirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4745/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4745&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1813452,"bill_number":"HB4735","title":"Create a Police Officer’s Bill of Rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to guarantee certain procedural safeguards to law-enforcement officers during any investigation or interrogation or subsequent hearing that could lead to disciplinary action, demotion, or dismissal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4735/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4735&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1813453,"bill_number":"HB4756","title":"Creating a state Alzheimer’s plan task force","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a council to establish a state Alzheimer's Plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 221, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4756/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4756&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Diana Winzenreid"},
{"bill_id":1813454,"bill_number":"HB4749","title":"Relating to wages of persons with disabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for fair pay and maximized employment of disabled persons; create a state \"Employment First\" policy that encourages agencies to facilitate employment of disabled persons; establish a task force to initiate these policies; provide for the DHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Department of Education, DHHR Bureau for Medical Services (State Medicaid Agency) and Workforce WV to implement the policy; and remove current exemption for paying minimum wages to persons in nonprofit workshops.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4749/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4749&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1813455,"bill_number":"HB4738","title":"Requiring legislative approval of additional parkways bonds and removing tolls once bonds paid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority; and requiring tolls to be removed six months following removal of encumbrances for the bonds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-15","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-15","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4738/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4738&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1813648,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Requiring State Board of Education develop Safety While Accessing Technology education program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to develop a Safety While Accessing Technology education program to be taught to students from the 3rd to 12th grades.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB466/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=466&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1813649,"bill_number":"HB4801","title":"Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set forth prohibited clauses in State banking contracts and to remove the date by which the Public Deposits Program must be operable under the West Virginia Security for Deposits Act to allow discretion for program implementation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 230, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4801/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4801&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1813651,"bill_number":"HB4789","title":"Prohibits tax preparation software companies from charging fee for electronically filing State tax returns.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a system to prohibit tax preparation software companies from charging taxpayers a fee to electronically file their West Virginia State tax returns.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4789/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4789&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1813655,"bill_number":"HB4823","title":"Public Adjuster Professional Standards Reform Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"West Virginia Public Adjuster Professional Standards Reform Act.\" The bill providing a title. The bill creates the application for licensure. The bill details the public adjuster and insured contract requirements. The bill creates an insured's rights. The bill provides requirements for funds received or held by a public adjuster. The bill creates fees and commissions for a public adjuster. The bill provides for penalties. The bill creates rules. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4823/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4823&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1813656,"bill_number":"HB4762","title":"Prohibit municipalities from collecting B&O taxes on projects that are funded by state or federal government programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit municipalities from collecting business and occupation taxes on projects that are funded by state or federal government programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4762/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4762&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1813657,"bill_number":"HB4809","title":"Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act\". The bill exempts a health care sharing ministry form the state's insurance laws.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 169, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4809/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4809&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1813659,"bill_number":"HB4781","title":"To fund repairs and renovations for the West Virginia Children’s Home in Randolph County.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for maintainance and funding all juvenile group homes in this state, restoring, repairing, and staffing the West Virginia Children's Home in Randolph County, requiring reports on the needs for each facility, and establishing a plan for funding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4781/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4781&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1813664,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Providing for child and dependent care credit against personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a credit against the personal income tax in the amount of 50% of the allowable federal child and dependent care credit, effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB460/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=460&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1813665,"bill_number":"HB4776","title":"Relating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include elementary schools in the school disciplinary section as amended during the 2023 Regular Session of the Legislature.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4776/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4776&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1813666,"bill_number":"HB4824","title":"Relating to the Certified Industrial Business Expansion Development Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include non-combustion and other fuel sources that are free of carbon dioxide of that use carbon dioxide sequestration in the Economic Development Act of 1985, and to exclude from the definition of \"public utility\" any subsidiary of a public utility providing electric service within a Certified High Impact Industrial Business Development District.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4824/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4824&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1813669,"bill_number":"HB4783","title":"Relating to the practice of optometry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the practice of optometry.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4783/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4783&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1813672,"bill_number":"HB4788","title":"Relating to when Mail In Ballots are Due","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the date when mail in ballots are due","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4788/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4788&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1813675,"bill_number":"HB4822","title":"Creating the Certified Sites and Development Readiness Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the monetary amount of grants issued under the Certified Sites and Development Readiness Program under the Department of Economic Development.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 99, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4822/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4822&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Maynor"},
{"bill_id":1813676,"bill_number":"HB4785","title":"To regulate outdoor advertisements, specifically gentleman’s clubs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict certain advertising by adult venues on public billboards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4785/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4785&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1813677,"bill_number":"HB4810","title":"Create the Education Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give a tax credit against taxes actually owed, for qualifying expenses of parents or guardians of children in grade levels K through 12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4810/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4810&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1813682,"bill_number":"HB4772","title":"Providing guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4772/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4772&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1813684,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Prohibiting schools from starting earlier than 7:45 am","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit schools from starting an instructional day any earlier than 7:45 a.m.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB465/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=465&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1813686,"bill_number":"HB4796","title":"Relating to parental rights for those receiving healthcare treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the removal or termination of parental rights of person who is participating in MAT or taking prescribed medications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4796/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4796&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1813689,"bill_number":"HB4775","title":"Eliminating the authority of the West Virginia Parkways Authority to issue further parkway revenue, parkway revenue refunding, or special obligation bonds after July 1, 2024","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the authority of the West Virginia Parkways Authority to issue further parkway revenue, parkway revenue refunding, or special obligation bonds after July 1, 2024. The bill also provides that subsequent to that date, no new bonds may be issued.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4775/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4775&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1813693,"bill_number":"HJR13","title":"Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the West Virginia 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":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR13/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1813695,"bill_number":"HB4825","title":"Relating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to warrantless entry of private lands; limitations of entry onto private lands; clarifying the process for law enforcement entry onto posted private lands; use of surveillance cameras on or near posted private lands; searches and seizures on private lands; requiring a search warrant or other recognized exception for searches and seizures in open fields; providing a definition; providing for abolishing the common law open fields doctrine; prohibiting surveillance cameras on private property; and providing exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4825/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4825&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1813696,"bill_number":"HB4812","title":"Capping amount of moneys to third party vendors who collect business and occupation taxes on behalf of cities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to cap the amount of moneys to which third party vendors or contractors who collect business and occupation taxes on behalf of cities or municipalities may be entitled to for their services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 72, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4812/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4812&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1813699,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Increasing senior citizen property tax credit and expanding eligibility requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the senior citizens' tax credit for property tax paid, and to expand the eligibility requirements for the credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB459/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=459&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1813701,"bill_number":"HB4787","title":"Relating to fees collected and deposited into the Affordable Housing Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fees collected and deposited into the Affordable Housing Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4787/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4787&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1813703,"bill_number":"HB4773","title":"To permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to play sports in the fall.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit students in eighth and ninth grade to attend summer school in order to raise their grades and establish academic eligibility to play sports in the fall.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4773/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4773&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1813706,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Licensing sale of charitable raffles and boards to benefit volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to license the sale of charitable raffles and boards to benefit Volunteer Fire Departments in this state. The bill sets forth the licensure requirement. The bill provides for the agency to issue licenses. The bill provides for the designation of proceeds. The bill clarifies the county option. Finally, the bill provides for enforceability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB467/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=467&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1813710,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Updating definitions of certain terms used in 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":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 252, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB462/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=462&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1813711,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Requiring hotels and public lodging establishments to provide human trafficking awareness training for employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a hotel or public lodging establishment to provide annual training regarding human trafficking awareness to employees, and to provide for enforcement and rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB472/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=472&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1813712,"bill_number":"HB4802","title":"To amend the law regarding sewer systems.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit mandatory hook-ups and installation fees for new or expanding sewer systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4802/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4802&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1813719,"bill_number":"HB4807","title":"Establishing limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service for five or more days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish limitations on billing practices of Internet or telecommunications providers that fail to provide subscribed customers service for five or more days (120 hours) to automatically credit the customer's account for the lack of service proportional to the number of days of disrupted services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4807/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4807&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1813721,"bill_number":"HB4799","title":"Relating to certified industrial business expansion development programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that electricity provided to high impact industrial business development districts not be required to be generated from renewable sources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4799/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4799&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1813723,"bill_number":"HJR15","title":"Providing Term Limits for certain Constitutional Officers","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the constitution to prevent any person from serving in the office of Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Attorney General for more than three consecutive terms beginning after January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR15/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1813724,"bill_number":"HJR14","title":"Amend the state Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall","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, limitations, and exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR14/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1813728,"bill_number":"HB4761","title":"Require Division of Personnel to reduce the time the hiring process takes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Personnel to reduce the time of hiring process to four weeks from the date an application for employment is closed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4761/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4761&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1813731,"bill_number":"HB4820","title":"To ensure free parking and school supplies for children in public schools.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that students at public schools of the state may not be charged for parking at their schools or for supplies required for their classes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4820/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4820&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1813732,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Establishing residency requirements for candidates seeking nomination and election to US Congress","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish residency requirements for candidates seeking nomination and election to United States Congress.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB464/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=464&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1813733,"bill_number":"HB4791","title":"Eliminating parole eligibility for the crimes of 1st degree murder and child abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the possibility of parole for those convicted of child abuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4791/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4791&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1813738,"bill_number":"HB4792","title":"To require principals to have additional training in certain subjects.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an in-person training course for principals in public schools. The bill informs teachers of due process rights. Finally, the bill provides for an Individualized Education Program format.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4792/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4792&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1813741,"bill_number":"HB4771","title":"Repealing section of code authorizing additional registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles","description":"The bill repeals law relating to additional registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4771/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4771&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1813743,"bill_number":"HB4817","title":"Relating to updating the practice of nursing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the practice of nursing.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4817/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4817&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1813746,"bill_number":"HB4782","title":"Preventing municipalities from targeting protected businesses with planning and zoning ordinances more restrictive than those placed upon other businesses.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent municipalities from targeting protected businesses with planning and zoning ordinances more restrictive than those placed upon other businesses. The bill shall be known as the Second Amendment Business Protection Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 268, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4782/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4782&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1813749,"bill_number":"HB4784","title":"Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the requirement that in order for the commission to award a siting certificate for a wind energy system, the minimum distance from a wind turbine to the closest residence be two miles.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4784/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4784&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bryan Ward"},
{"bill_id":1813750,"bill_number":"HB4768","title":"Relating to increasing the number of out-of-state medical students receiving in-state tuition rates who agree to practice for a specific time within West Virginia.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of out-of-state medical students receiving in-state tuition rates who agree to practice for a specific time within West Virginia from two to four program participants per medical school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 159, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4768/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4768&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1813751,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Prohibition of Unfair Real Estate Service Agreements Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Prohibition of Unfair Real Estate Service Agreements Act. The bill provides for a short title. The bill creates definitions. The bill provides for enforceability. The bill defines a deceptive act. The bill prohibits recording. The bill creating the process of recording of a court order. The bill provides for a right of recovery. Finally, the bill explains the relationship to other laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB457/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=457&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1813756,"bill_number":"HB4797","title":"Relating to reimbursement for child-care based upon enrollment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require child- care providers to be paid by enrollment rather than attendance of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4797/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4797&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1813759,"bill_number":"HB4816","title":"Amending requirements for licensure relating to elevator mechanics, crane operators, HVAC, electricians, and plumbers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter requirements for licensure relating to elevator mechanics, crane operators, HVAC, electricians, and plumbers back to what existed in the code before repeal of certain sections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4816/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4816&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1813761,"bill_number":"HB4778","title":"Granting jurisdiction to supervise youth sport league events to county boards of education and the West Virginia Athletic Trainers Association","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant jurisdiction to supervise youth sport league athletic events to county boards of education and the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission and to establish the West Virginia Youth Sports Safety Commission and empower it to create and enforce safety procedures for physical training for youth sports leagues and secondary schools interscholastic activities. The bill requires schools and youth sport leagues to implement certain safety measures during athletic events. The bill authorizes fines and requires rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4778/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4778&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1813763,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Uniform Special Deposits Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Special Deposits Act, which was recommended for passage by the state Uniform Law Commission; special deposits are deposits held by banks, which unlike regular deposits are held until some contingent event triggers the deposit, such as a court approving a settlement, or of a closing of a real estate transaction; and is intended to provide an optional uniform process for banks to use to regulate this activity. This bill was recommended for introduction by the Commission on Interstate Cooperation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB470/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=470&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1813765,"bill_number":"HB4774","title":"To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section of code allowing for the academic eligibility of transfer students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4774/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4774&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1813771,"bill_number":"HB4806","title":"Require bathroom use in schools based upon biological sex","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assign the use of bathrooms and multi-person common changing rooms by gender and to prohibit the usage of a designated room under this section by a person of the opposite sex, with exceptions for family members, rendering medical or other assistance; and to establish penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4806/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4806&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Foggin"},
{"bill_id":1813772,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Reorganizing Board of Banking and Financial Institutions, Division of Financial Institutions, and Lending and Credit Rate Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reorganize the Board of Banking and Financial Institutions, the Division of Financial Institutions, and the Lending and Credit Rate Board as independent divisions within the executive branch subject to control and oversight by the Board to address the Division's extreme difficulty hiring and retaining bank examiners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB463/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=463&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1813774,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Prohibiting camping in public places","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address define public camping in public spaces, create a penalty, and address existing ordinances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB456/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=456&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1813777,"bill_number":"HB4815","title":"To unseal adoption records after 21 years of age for adoptees for a one time fee of $30 and issuance of an original birth certificate for the common birth certificate fee.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to unseal adoption records after adoptees reach 21 years of age for adoptees for a one-time fee of $30 and issuance of an original birth certificate for the common birth certificate fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4815/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4815&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1813780,"bill_number":"HB4763","title":"Establishing the behavioral health workforce education initiative at the Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative within the Higher Education Policy Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4763/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4763&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1813782,"bill_number":"HB4798","title":"Informing caretaker of his or her rights at the initial point of contact during a child protective investigation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to inform a caretaker of his or her rights at the initial point of contact during a child protective investigation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4798/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4798&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1813783,"bill_number":"HB4780","title":"Reorganizing the Board of Banking and Financial Institutions, the Division of Financial Institutions, and the Lending and Credit Rate Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reorganize the Board of Banking and Financial Institutions, the Division of Financial Institutions, and the Lending and Credit Rate Board as independent divisions within the executive branch subject to control and oversight by the Board to address the Division's extreme difficulty hiring and retaining bank examiners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4780/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4780&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1813786,"bill_number":"HB4803","title":"Relating to the hiring requirements of West Virginia law enforcement employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the process of appointing eligible law enforcement officers after competitive examinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4803/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4803&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1813787,"bill_number":"HB4794","title":"Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Hygiene and Infant Products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from sales tax certain infant products and hygiene products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4794/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4794&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1813794,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Relating to county economic opportunity development districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend when the Fort Henry Economic Opportunity Development District may be abolished or terminated and increase the land area within The Ridges Economic Opportunity Development District subject to the special district excise tax.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 97, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB461/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=461&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1813795,"bill_number":"HB4826","title":"Repeal municipal amusement tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the municipal amusement tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4826/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4826&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1813798,"bill_number":"HB4793","title":"Relating to distilled liquor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the manufacture in a limited amount of alcoholic liquor for personal use only and not for sale.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4793/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4793&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1813799,"bill_number":"HB4777","title":"Allow staff members in public schools to eat lunch for free if there is food left over after every student has been fed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that county boards of education may allow staff members in public schools to eat lunch meals at no cost to the staff members, if there is sufficient food after every student has been fed.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4777/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4777&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1813803,"bill_number":"HB4766","title":"Require Division of Highways to place signage up 30 days prior to road closure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require signage for road closures 30 days prior to the closure if the closure will last longer than 30 days and the detour is longer than one mile.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4766/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4766&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1813805,"bill_number":"HB4764","title":"Provide one trip temporary vehicle permits to be purchased and printed online","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to allow the purchase of one trip special permits for a new motor vehicle dealer to be made and paid online.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4764/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4764&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1813806,"bill_number":"HB4795","title":"Relating to permitting an academic medical center to operate an opioid treatment facility.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to inform a caretaker of his or her rights at the initial point of contact during a child protective investigation.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4795/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4795&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1813807,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Uniform Public Expression Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act which was recommended for passage by the state Uniform Law Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB469/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=469&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1813810,"bill_number":"HB4770","title":"Creating the WV Energy Efficiency Jobs Creation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the Public Service Commission the authority to require electric utilities to develop and implement plans for the efficient use, conservation and reduction of electricity usage. The bill sets forth goals to achieve electricity savings. The bill also requires electric utilities to submit plans for reaching those goals. The bill also provides for a self-direct option for large electricity customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4770/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4770&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1813812,"bill_number":"HB4765","title":"Exempt health care workers' addresses from being made public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt healthcare workers' addresses from being made public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4765/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4765&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1813816,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Relating to personal income tax Social Security exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the personal income tax decreasing modification for 100% of social security income shall no longer be subject to the restriction that such decreasing modification be allowable only when the federal adjusted gross income of a married couple filing a joint return does not exceed $100,000, or $50,000 in the case of a single individual or a married individual filing a separate return. The provision is retrospective to apply to taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB458/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=458&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1813819,"bill_number":"HB4804","title":"Including all state correctional classifications in the Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement System (DSRS)","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize retirement of correctional classified employees with full benefits under the West Virginia Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4804/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4804&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1813821,"bill_number":"HB4814","title":"Relating to extending the reporting and sunset dates of the State Advisory Council on Postsecondary Attainment Goals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the reporting and sunset dates of the State Advisory Council on Postsecondary Attainment Goals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 160, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4814/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4814&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1813824,"bill_number":"HB4819","title":"To require higher education institutions in West Virginia to accept the CLT as an ACT or SAT equivalent.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require any institution of higher education in West Virginia to accept the CLT as an equivalent of ACT and SAT.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4819/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4819&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1813825,"bill_number":"HB4790","title":"Split the jail bills among the cities, counties, and the state.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Division of Corrections to prepare a report on the feasibility of splitting the per diem costs for incarcerating inmates among the municipalities, counties, and the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4790/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4790&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1813829,"bill_number":"HB4821","title":"Requiring certain standards for virtual students in West Virginia.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require certain standards for virtual students in West Virginia public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4821/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4821&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1813832,"bill_number":"HB4818","title":"Cap the number of MAT facilities to 20 overall, with a limit of one per county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the moratorium on medication-assisted facilities. The bill also provides a cap on the number of medication-assisted facilities in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4818/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4818&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geno Chiarelli"},
{"bill_id":1813834,"bill_number":"HB4786","title":"Delivery Network Company (DNC) Insurance Model Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Delivery Network Company Insurance Act. The bill provides for definitions. The bill defines interaction with other laws. The bill provides for insurance requirements. The bill provides for disclosures to Delivery Network Drivers. The bill provides for exclusions in motor vehicle liability insurance policies. Finally, the bill creates an effective date.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 168, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4786/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4786&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1813836,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Maintaining DNA data for law-enforcement purposes","description":"This bill relates to DNA that is maintained for law-enforcement purposes in West Virginia. It updates the policy for maintaining DNA and definitions. The bill adds language to include qualified arrestees in the state DNA database, and requires testing of qualified arrestees on intake, as well as a DNA sample from individuals convicted of a felony on or after March 9, 1995. The bill specifies testing methods, authorizes emergency and legislative rules, specifies expungement for qualified arrestees in certain circumstances, and provides that failure to expunge or a reasonable delay in expungement will not invalidate an identification, warrant, probable cause to arrest or arrest based upon a database match.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB471/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=471&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1813840,"bill_number":"HB4811","title":"Small Business Investment Grant Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Small Business Investment Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4811/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4811&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1813841,"bill_number":"HB4767","title":"Relating to WV teaching salaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an across-the-board raise for teachers' minimum salaries to bring about parity with teacher salaries in surrounding states.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4767/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4767&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1813845,"bill_number":"HB4808","title":"To allow retired school employees to work after 140 days in certain circumstances.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the number of days a retired teacher may accept employment may extend beyond 140 days under specific conditions; and to prohibit reduction of benefits or requiring additional contributions for retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4808/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4808&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1813848,"bill_number":"HB4769","title":"Clarifying appropriate and inappropriate duties for school counselors while also providing the definition of a school counselor.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify appropriate and inappropriate duties for school counselors while also providing the definition of a school counselor.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4769/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4769&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1813849,"bill_number":"HB4805","title":"To create a division of election crimes and security within the office of the Secretary of State and give the Secretary of State the authority to recommend prosecution to the appropriate judicial jurisdiction.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a division of election crimes and security within the office of the Secretary of State and give the Secretary of State the authority to recommend prosecution to the appropriate judicial jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4805/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4805&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1813850,"bill_number":"HB4813","title":"Relating to issuance of restricted license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a restricted license to licensees suspended under certain provisions and to require the licensee pay a fee for the issuance of a restricted license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4813/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4813&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1813854,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Requiring course in public schools on human development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend required courses of education to include human growth and development related to pregnancy and human development inside the womb; required methods of presenting this instruction and adding a human growth and development curriculum to be known as the \"Baby Olivia Act\"; and to authorize the Attorney General to sue for any violation of the \"Baby Olivia Act\".","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB468/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=468&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1813855,"bill_number":"HB4779","title":"Repeal requirements of comprehensive zoning ordinance for county to collect development fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement for a county to draft and adopt comprehensive zoning ordinances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4779/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4779&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hite"},
{"bill_id":1813856,"bill_number":"HB4800","title":"To require the Department of Environmental Protection to assume responsibility of cost and permitting of dams that are deemed to be under state control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Environmental Protection to assume all costs necessary for certification by a registered professional engineer and to permit a privately owned dam before the secretary may recover costs for repair or remediation from an owner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4800/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4800&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1817865,"bill_number":"HB4869","title":"To provide expansion of the Prudent Layperson Statute to include payment when no transportation is provided.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that health insurance coverage for emergency services when a prudent layperson acting reasonably would have believed that an emergency medical condition existed includes prehospital screening and stabilization of emergency condition by ambulance service if the patient declines to be transported against medical advice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4869/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4869&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1817869,"bill_number":"HB4853","title":"To supersede all ordinances that restrict atv’s on paved roads","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the authority of the governing body of a municipal or county commission to prohibit the operation of all-terrain vehicles on streets in municipalities or county roads.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4853/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4853&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1817875,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"US Army SP3 Delbert Sherdan “Buck” Huffman Sr. Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SP3 Delbert Sherdan “Buck” Huffman Sr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR39/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roland Jennings"},
{"bill_id":1817878,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"U.S. Army Sgt Thomas Lawson Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army Sgt Thomas Lawson Memrial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR29/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lori Dittman"},
{"bill_id":1817882,"bill_number":"HB4873","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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4873/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4873&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1817889,"bill_number":"HB4875","title":"Eliminate use of good time credit for certain sexual offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the use of good time credit for certain sexual offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4875/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4875&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1817893,"bill_number":"HB4747","title":"Removing marijuana as a tested substance from the screening requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove marijuana as a tested substance from the screening requirements of the West Virginia Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4747/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4747&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1817896,"bill_number":"HB4839","title":"Relating to online instructors contracted by the WVDE or counties.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that online instructors who have contracts with the state board or county boards be provided copies of all IEP, 504, and all other accommodation information relevant to students enrolled in their classes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4839/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4839&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1817900,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Gulf War Veteran’s Memorial Bridge","description":"Gulf War Veteran’s Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR35/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1817903,"bill_number":"HB4834","title":"Establishing a community solar program for subscribers to gain credits against their utility bills","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a community solar program where subscribers can purchase an interest in a solar facility and use credits against their electric utility costs; establishing parameters and conditions for the program; and provided for administration and rulemaking by the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4834/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4834&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1817909,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"Jack L. Hart Memorial Bridge","description":"Jack L. Hart Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR30/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1817912,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"U. S. Army PFC Carl. J. Osburn Bridge","description":"U. S. Army PFC Carl. J. Osburn Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR37/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rickey Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1817916,"bill_number":"HJR16","title":"To increase the homestead exemption to $50,000.","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to change the language relating to the amount of the Homestead Exemption from \"the first $20,000\" to \" the first $50,000\" of property eligible for the Homestead Exemption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR16/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1817922,"bill_number":"HB4870","title":"To create an influx into the courthouse improvement fund to allow counties to apply for grants to improve their courthouse facilities.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for a one-time allocation of money into the West Virginia courthouse facilities improvement fund for the purpose of allowing counties to apply for a state match for the construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance, and improvement of courthouse facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4870/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4870&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Hardy"},
{"bill_id":1817924,"bill_number":"HB4856","title":"To limit the number of vape stores and head shops to one for every 15,000 residents per county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the number of vape stores and head shops in West Virginia to one for every 15,000 residents per county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4856/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4856&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geno Chiarelli"},
{"bill_id":1817930,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Establishing Energy Intensive Industrial or Manufacturing Consumer Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Energy Intensive Industrial or Manufacturing Consumer Tax Credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB478/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=478&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1817934,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Chief Master Sgt. Dan Chandler Bridge","description":"Chief Master Sgt. Dan Chandler Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR36/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1817937,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Eliminating suspension of driver's license for failure to pay court fines and costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the ability of a person's driver's license to be suspended for the failure to pay court fines and costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB479/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=479&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1817942,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Increasing annual salaries of certain state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the salaries of certain state employees: West Virginia State Police and certain personnel; public school teachers; and school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB485/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=485&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1817947,"bill_number":"HB4844","title":"Relating generally to drug testing of state legislators.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the random drug testing of legislators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4844/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4844&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1817957,"bill_number":"HB4878","title":"Updating the 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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4878/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4878&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1817960,"bill_number":"HB4833","title":"Require that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a “free/elective/assistant” period, be informed of online college course opportunities available for them","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a \"free/elective/assistant\" period, be informed of online college course opportunities available for them.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4833/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4833&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1817964,"bill_number":"HB4841","title":"Relating to vintage distilled spirits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of vintage distilled spirits by the drink.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4841/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4841&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1817969,"bill_number":"HB4879","title":"Providing for a child and dependent care credit against the personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a credit against the personal income tax in the amount of 50% of the allowable federal child and dependent care credit, effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4879/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4879&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1817972,"bill_number":"HB4876","title":"Modify definition of final average salary within Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definition of \"Final average salary\" to mean the average of the highest annual compensation received for covered employment by the member during any five consecutive plan years within the member's last 15 years of service under the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act. Current code definition is \"10\" year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4876/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4876&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1817976,"bill_number":"HB4828","title":"Relating to limiting the personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that first $20,000 of taxable income not subject to personal income tax but income in excess of that amount be subject to a fixed three percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4828/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4828&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1817984,"bill_number":"HB4848","title":"To establish the aggravated criminal offense of reckless driving resulting in death.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the aggravated criminal offense of reckless driving resulting in death, establish the related penalty, and make several non-substantive technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4848/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4848&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1817986,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Relating to rule-making authority of Ethics Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make changes regarding Ethics Commission's rulemaking requirements; modify the definition of lobbying; remove ability of commission to promulgate rule regarding registration of persons exempt from lobbying requirements; removing requirement that lobbyist's photographs meet specifications established by rule; removing requirement that commission establish fee for lobbyist training by rule; and establishing that sponsors of grassroots lobbying campaigns report certain information on expenditures over $5,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 143, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB482/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=482&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1817992,"bill_number":"HB4857","title":"Banning Medicaid and CHIP from paying for child and adult transgender surgeries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit Medicaid and CHIP payment for certain prohibited medical practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4857/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4857&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1817996,"bill_number":"HB4847","title":"To provide school access for Patriotic Youth Groups","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide public school access for patriotic youth groups.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4847/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4847&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1817999,"bill_number":"HB4874","title":"Relating to fatality and mortality review team","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the composition, authority and responsibilities of the Fatality and Mortality Review Team.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 150, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4874/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4874&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1818005,"bill_number":"HB4835","title":"Increasing transparency in the apportionment process for congressional and legislative districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency in the apportionment process for congressional and legislative districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4835/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4835&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1818009,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"U. S. Army Sergeant Jerry Lee Harris Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army Sergeant Jerry Lee Harris Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR27/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1818011,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"USMC MSG Edward P. & MP Carl A. McCray Memorial Bridge","description":"USMC MSG Edward P. & MP Carl A. McCray Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR40/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1818016,"bill_number":"HB4864","title":"To prohibit municipalities from shutting off water service for the nonpayment of stormwater management fees.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit municipalities from shutting off a user's water for nonpayment of a stormwater fee. The bill allows for municipalities to impose a lien to obtain payment but prohibits municipalities from shutting off services for nonpayment.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4864/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4864&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Hardy"},
{"bill_id":1818022,"bill_number":"HB4859","title":"Creating a new property tax category for short-term rentals.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new real property tax category for short term rentals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4859/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4859&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1818028,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"US Army PFC William Gorman Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC William Gorman Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR38/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1818030,"bill_number":"HB4836","title":"Relating to modernization of procedures for voting in public elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize procedures for access to, and security for, voting in public elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4836/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4836&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1818033,"bill_number":"HB4861","title":"Authorizing municipalities to place signage on state roads within their municipal jurisdiction and boundaries.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize municipalities to place signage on state roads within their municipal jurisdiction and boundaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4861/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4861&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1818038,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the public disclosure of personal information on the internet, and to create penalties.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 213, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB477/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=477&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Maroney"},
{"bill_id":1818040,"bill_number":"HB4830","title":"To address the professional development of teachers.","description":"The purpose of this bill relates generally to training requirements for school personnel; it modifies the frequency of training from annually to upon employment and every three years thereafter, for suicide prevention awareness, child sexual abuse prevention, the county policy on harassment, intimidation or bullying, and multicultural education; requires first aid training include blood borne pathogen information; and requires those who care for, educate, or house disabled children to be trained on mandatory reporting obligations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 109, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4830/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4830&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1818052,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Stanley W. and Evelyn C. See Memorial Bridge","description":"Stanley and Evelyn See Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR31/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bryan Ward"},
{"bill_id":1818056,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Allowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the death penalty in limited circumstances; the bill provides for procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB473/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=473&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1818060,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Sloan Brothers Memorial Bridge","description":"Sloan Brothers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR32/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dean Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1818063,"bill_number":"HB4843","title":"Prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts. The bill also prohibits school employees from political activity during work hours or engaging in such activity on behalf of the school administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4843/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4843&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1818067,"bill_number":"HB4871","title":"To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow youths and those carrying a Class Q special hunting permit to take antlered deer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4871/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4871&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1818073,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Clarifying statewide deadline for electronically submitted voter registration applications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the uniform statewide deadline for electronically submitted voter registration applications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB480/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=480&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1818078,"bill_number":"HB4842","title":"Basic Affordable Supplies for Incarcerated Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Basic Affordable Supplies for Incarcerated West Virginians Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4842/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4842&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1818080,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Relating to recovery residences","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the requirements for recovery residences. The proposed bill sets forth a data collection process and requires rulemaking related to data collection. The proposed bill adds a process for suspension or revocation related to an immediate jeopardy. The bill states a recovery residence without a certificate of compliance may not accept a referral and provides for a penalty. The proposed bill enhances existing penalties. The proposed bill requires recovery residences to be registered with the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification and has a penalty for failure to register. The bill amends the patient brokering act to clarify that it applies to recovery residences. The bill requires the Office of Inspector General to refer to federal, state, and local authorities for investigation, coordination, and prosecution of violations of the patient brokering act. The proposed bill allows the Office of the Inspector General to, in addition to a complaint, determine if a violation has occurred based upon a review of data.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 212, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB475/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=475&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1818084,"bill_number":"HB4858","title":"Requiring annual report to the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary regarding statements of charges brought against a judge of this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a report, of the statements of charges against a judge in this state, made by Judicial Investigation Commission and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to be sent, annually, to the Legislature's Joint Committee on the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4858/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4858&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1818090,"bill_number":"HJR17","title":"Creating 34 single member Senatorial districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create 34 single member senatorial districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR17/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1818093,"bill_number":"HB4846","title":"Relating to “In God We Trust” signs donated in schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to display the official motto of the United States of America in public elementary and secondary schools and in institutions of higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4846/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4846&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1818098,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Karantonis Brothers Armed Forces Memorial Bridge","description":"Karantonis‘ Brother’s Armed Forces Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR28/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1818101,"bill_number":"HB4854","title":"Prohibit county clerk from charging or prohibiting person from taking pictures of public documents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit county clerks from changing members of public from taking photographs or public documents, and to provide injunctive relief and an award of attorneys fees for violations of this prohibition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4854/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4854&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1818106,"bill_number":"HB4868","title":"To reduce the certification period for certain emergency medical personnel from 4 years to 2 years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the certification periods for EMS personnel from 4 years to 2 years to align certification periods with those of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, to reduce the certification renewal fees to correspond with the shorter certification period and to require the Office of Emergency Medical Services to publish disciplinary actions taken against certified EMS personnel on its website.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4868/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4868&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1818111,"bill_number":"HB4849","title":"Allow the mayors to also serve as the chief of police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the mayors of Class IV towns or villages to also serve as the chief of police during their service as mayor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4849/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4849&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1818115,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Relating to regulation of pawnbrokers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate pawnbrokers. The bill removes an exception for certain transactions from the report required of all pawnbrokers. The bill requires all pawnbrokers to be equipped with certain surveillance equipment and signage effective January 1, 2024. The bill prohibits pawnbrokers from doing business with certain persons. The bill prohibits pawnbrokers from purchasing certain items or transacting with certain items from anyone. The bill creates misdemeanor offenses for certain violations. Finally, the bill increases the penalties for existing criminal offenses related to pawnbrokers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB481/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=481&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1818120,"bill_number":"HB4832","title":"Relating to state superintendent’s reports regarding the finances of school districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the state superintendent's reports regarding the finances of school districts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 110, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4832/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4832&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1818125,"bill_number":"HB4865","title":"To amend the senior citizen tax credit threshold.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the total amount for the senior citizen homestead tax exemption and lower the threshold to 200% of federal poverty guidelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4865/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4865&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Hardy"},
{"bill_id":1818127,"bill_number":"HB4850","title":"Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the sunset clause from the oil and gas personal property tax.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 257, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4850/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4850&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1818131,"bill_number":"HB4880","title":"Relating to personal income tax social security exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the personal income tax decreasing modification for 100% of social security income shall no longer be subject to the restriction that such decreasing modification be allowable only when the federal adjusted gross income of a married couple filing a joint return does not exceed $100,000, or $50,000 in the case of a single individual or a married individual filing a separate return. The provision is retrospective to apply to taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 258, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4880/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4880&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1818139,"bill_number":"HB4860","title":"Providing that a general education teacher may not be responsible for accommodation logs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the general education teacher in an integrated classroom for education of exceptional children not responsible for accommodation logs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 111, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4860/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4860&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1818144,"bill_number":"HB4866","title":"Prohibit needle exchanges from providing services in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make syringe services unlawful and provide for penalties for violation of the article. The proposed bill permits the provision of harm reduction services not associated with a syringe exchange program and permits an administrative timeframe for the transition of care. Requiring the Office for Health Facilities Licensure and Certification to seek penalties and the ability to seek injunctive relief for violations of the article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4866/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4866&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geno Chiarelli"},
{"bill_id":1818148,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Establishing pop-up window that directs users to optional firearms safety classes offered by NRA and USCCA","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a \"pop-up\" window that directs users to optional firearms safety classes offered by the NRA and the USCCA.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB476/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=476&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1818150,"bill_number":"HB4852","title":"Eliminate double taxation on foreign income at the state level","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alleviate double taxation on foreign income at the state level. The bill sunsets the credit for income tax paid on foreign income in 2070.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4852/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4852&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1818154,"bill_number":"HB4855","title":"Require Division of Purchasing to write contracts in an unbiased manner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require purchasing division contracts to be nonspecific in regards to manufacturers or suppliers of commodities to be purchased.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4855/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4855&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1818160,"bill_number":"HB4827","title":"Remove variable rate on gas tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the variable gas tax rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4827/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4827&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1818168,"bill_number":"HB4837","title":"Clarifying the duty of banks to retain and procure records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the duty of banks to retain and procure records and to modify the statute of limitations for actions to enforce a demand to be uniform with the timeframe for property abandonment. This bill also provides a presumption of payment by the bank absent evidence of owner consent to renewal or escheatment to the state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 44, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4837/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4837&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1818172,"bill_number":"HB4877","title":"Authorizing expenditure of revenue from the Municipal Pension and Protection Fund and Fire Protection Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize an expenditure of revenue from the Municipal Pension and Protection Fund and Fire Protection Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4877/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4877&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1818174,"bill_number":"HB4862","title":"Introduction of a “School Safety Program”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all plans of the School Access Safety Act; provide for not less than two school resource officers or prevention resources officers for each school system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4862/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4862&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1818180,"bill_number":"HB4845","title":"To prohibit swatting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Anti-Swatting Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 87, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4845/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4845&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1818185,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"U. S. Army PFC Gale Hall Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army PFC Gale Hall Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR33/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Erica Moore"},
{"bill_id":1818189,"bill_number":"HB4863","title":"Patriotic Access to Students in Schools Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Patriotic Access to Students in Schools Act. The bill defines patriotic societies. Finally, the bill provides for the opportunity to speak and recruit at public schools.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 112, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4863/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4863&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1818191,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Extending in-state tuition rates to all members, veterans and spouses of National Guard, Reserves and armed forces","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend in-state tuition rates to all members of the military armed forces, National Guard, reserves, as well as veterans of such institutions and their spouses and dependents, in order to encourage our military, Guard, and veterans to move to and reside in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB484/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=484&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1818196,"bill_number":"HB4829","title":"Relating to employment of service personnel and removing the requirement for a high school diploma or general education development certificate.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that service personnel have a high school diploma or its equivalent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 244, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4829/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4829&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1818201,"bill_number":"HB4872","title":"Require counties and municipalities to provide public notice for land or building purchases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require counties and municipalities to provide public notice for land or building purchases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4872/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4872&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1818205,"bill_number":"HB4851","title":"To allow for public and private schools in West Virginia to employ security personnel.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize local school boards, public charter schools, and private or religious schools to employ school security officers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4851/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4851&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1818209,"bill_number":"HB4831","title":"Relating to Catalytic Converters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of out-of-state medical students receiving in-state tuition rates who agree to practice for a specific time within West Virginia from two to four program participants per medical school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4831/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4831&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1818213,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend and update §11-24-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended to bring terms not defined in that act into conformity with the meaning of those terms for federal income tax purposes; and specifying effective dates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 253, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB483/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=483&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1818216,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Creating critical incident review team","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify the Critical Incident Review Team, to set forth its responsibilities, provide access to information and to set forth confidentiality provisions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB474/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=474&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1818218,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Harlie Steven Gabbert Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army Staff Sargent Harlie Steven Gabbert Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR34/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joey Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1818226,"bill_number":"HB4883","title":"Relating to increasing annual salaries of certain employees of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the salaries of certain state employees: West Virginia State Police and certain personnel; public school teachers; and school service personnel.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 207, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4883/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4883&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1818227,"bill_number":"HB4882","title":"Extending in-state tuition rates to all members and veterans of the National Guard, reserves, and armed forces as well as their spouses and dependents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend in-state tuition rates to all members of the military armed forces, National Guard, reserves, as well as veterans of such institutions and their spouses and dependents, in order to encourage our military, Guard, and veterans to move to and reside in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4882/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4882&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1818228,"bill_number":"HB4881","title":"Relating to bringing terms not defined in that act into conformity with the meaning of those terms for federal income tax purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend and update §11-24-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended to bring terms not defined in that act into conformity with the meaning of those terms for federal income tax purposes; and specifying effective dates.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4881/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4881&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1818454,"bill_number":"HB4840","title":"To include legal services under the state purchasing requirements to require the solicitation of bids.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include outside legal services under the state purchasing requirements to require the solicitation of bids.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4840/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4840&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1818682,"bill_number":"HB4838","title":"Require county boards of education to provide long-term substitute teachers, upon hiring, with certain information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to inform persons, who are employed as a long-term substitute teacher, about completing IEP and 504 plans.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 245, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4838/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4838&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1819740,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Legg Brothers WWII Veterans Memorial Bridge","description":"Legg Brothers WWII Veterans Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR3/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1819755,"bill_number":"HB4907","title":"Repeal code relating to inspection of vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article creating mandatory state inspections of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4907/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4907&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1819761,"bill_number":"HB4908","title":"Relating to permitting the state agencies to contract with the West Virginia public health Institute","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit government agencies to contract with a West Virginia public health institute.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4908/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4908&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1819770,"bill_number":"HB4889","title":"Increasing penalty for undocumented parking in “Purple Heart Wounded” or “Veterans” paking spaces.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to afford the same penalties for undocumented parking in \"Purple Heart Wounded\" or \"Veterans\" signed parking spaces as Handicapped.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4889/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4889&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1819778,"bill_number":"HB4904","title":"Relating to power generating plant sites","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide greater opportunities for power generation and cost savings to electric utility consumers by creating flexibility and diversity in the construction and financing of electric utility generating facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4904/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4904&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1819791,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend §1-1-6 and §30-1-24 relating generally to the use of criminal records as disqualification, from authorization to practice a profession or occupation, by a board, authority, or other agency authorized to issue licenses, certifications, registrations, or other authorizations to engage in a particular profession or occupation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB493/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=493&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1819797,"bill_number":"HB4906","title":"Relating to Well Location Restrictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the limit of disturbance of a well site may not be closer to an occupied building than 2,500 feet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4906/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4906&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1819808,"bill_number":"HB4901","title":"To exempt the first $20,000 of earnings from the state income tax for West Virginia residents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the first $20,000 of income of resident individuals from personal income taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4901/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4901&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1819822,"bill_number":"HB4897","title":"Relating to changing circumstances for when a child may be removed from a foster home.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the circumstances when a child may be removed from a foster home.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4897/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4897&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1819829,"bill_number":"HB4899","title":"WV Belief-Based Campus Student Organization Bill","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide stronger language for the freedom of association and nondiscrimination against students and student organizations on campus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4899/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4899&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1819840,"bill_number":"HB4893","title":"To increase the minimum starting salary for a teacher to $50,000","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum salary for teachers to $50,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4893/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4893&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1819848,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Clarifying WV follow market-based approach to business and occupation taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that West Virginia follows a market-based approach to municipal business and occupation taxation, in line with rulings of the Supreme Court of the United States recognizing that the national economy has changed dramatically with the growth of the internet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB490/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=490&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1819856,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Requiring periodic review of professional development for teachers and education staff","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for period reviews of required professional development for teachers and education staff","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 243, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB487/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=487&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1819869,"bill_number":"HB4895","title":"Establishing speed limits in child care zones","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a speed limit in licensed child care zones.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4895/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4895&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1819877,"bill_number":"HB4900","title":"To create the Core State Behavioral Health Crisis Services System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Core State Behavioral Health Crisis Services System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4900/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4900&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1819890,"bill_number":"HB4909","title":"Relating to eliminating the certificate of need program for health services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the Health Care Authority and the certificate of need.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4909/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4909&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1819899,"bill_number":"HB4918","title":"To codify the USCCA to provide concealed carry classes in West Virginia.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify the USCCA to provide concealed carry classes in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4918/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4918&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1819910,"bill_number":"HB4887","title":"Reducing the term of office for Berkeley County Commisioners from six years to four years.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct the County Commission of Berkeley County to hold a referendum election at the next general election to change the term of office for county commissioners from six years to four years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4887/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4887&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1819917,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"US Army PFC Henry W. Baldwin Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC Henry W. Baldwin Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR19/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1819926,"bill_number":"HB4912","title":"Relating generally to the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act which was recommended for passage by the state Uniform Law Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4912/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4912&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1819938,"bill_number":"HB4890","title":"To eliminate additional fee from the WVDMV for honorably discharged veterans for “Veteran” vehicle registration plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the $10 application fee for special license plates issued to honorably discharged members of the military.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4890/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4890&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1819948,"bill_number":"HB4921","title":"Relating generally to tuition for children of out of state alumni of WV state universities.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require children of out of state alumni of all WV state universities and colleges to be classified as in-state students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4921/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4921&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1819960,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Clarifying restrictions of lawful carry of deadly weapons surrounding State Capitol Complex grounds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that it is legal to carry a deadly weapon, firearm, or pepper spray specifically on the sidewalks and streets that directly border and surround the State Capitol Complex grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB489/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=489&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1819968,"bill_number":"HB4891","title":"Removing authority of Agriculture Commissioner to increase certain fees by rules or regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the authority of the Agriculture Commissioner to increase certain fees by rules or regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4891/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4891&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1819976,"bill_number":"HB4892","title":"Relating to the distribution of drugs to safety net providers and contract pharmacies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the distribution of drugs to safety net providers and contract pharmacies, with penalties, and that section not to be less restive than federal law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4892/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4892&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1819991,"bill_number":"HB4917","title":"To provide an optional pop up window to sign up for NRA or USCCA firearms safety classes when purchasing a hunting or fishing license online.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a \"pop-up\" window directing users to optional firearms safety classes offered by the NRA and the USCCA.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4917/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4917&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1819999,"bill_number":"HB4898","title":"Relating to foster or adoption parents sincerely held religious or moral beliefs regarding sexual orientation or gender idenity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit, as a condition for eligibility to foster or adopt, by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services, the requirement to affirm, accept or support any government policy regarding sexual orientation or gender identity that conflicts with the parent's sincerely held religious or moral beliefs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4898/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4898&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1820008,"bill_number":"HB4914","title":"Establish Food Waste Task Force","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the food waste task force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4914/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4914&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1820017,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Stanley W. and Evelyn C. See Memorial Bridge","description":"Stanley W. and Evelyn C. See Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR18/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1820029,"bill_number":"HB4913","title":"Relating to the Uniform Special Deposits Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Special Deposits Act, which was recommended for passage by the state Uniform Law Commission; special deposits are deposits held by banks, which unlike regular deposits are held until some contingent event triggers the deposit, such as a court approving a settlement, or of a closing of a real estate transaction; and is intended to provide an optional uniform process for banks to use to regulate this activity. This bill was recommended for introduction by the Commission on Interstate Cooperation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4913/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4913&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1820041,"bill_number":"HB4920","title":"To create the felony offense for “swatting” another individual","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Anti-Swatting Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4920/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4920&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1820049,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Allowing voluntary influenza immunizations to patients and residents of specified facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities on a voluntary basis based upon recommendations of the Center for Disease Control.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB492/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=492&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1820058,"bill_number":"HB4902","title":"To provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to match the salaries of Aide V (Special Education Aides) with that of Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers and then increasing that amount by 5% for the Aide V position; increase the pay of self-contained, special education teachers by 10%; define a critical vacancy; and to require board staff who are certified in the subject area of a critical vacancy to go to the classroom and fill that position until someone is hired to do so.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4902/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4902&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1820068,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Uniform Unlawful Restriction in Land Records Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Unlawful Restriction in Land Records Act, considered by the state Uniform Law Commission, which provides a mechanism for amending an existing deed by filing a document in the deed books severs a unlawful restriction contained therein by filing a document with the County Clerk which declares that the discriminatory provision of the deed is void and does not pass through to the subsequent chain of title.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB494/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=494&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1820076,"bill_number":"HB4903","title":"Relating to critical vacancies in public education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define a critical vacancy and require board staff certified in the subject matters where there are vacancies to act as substitutes in those position until someone is hired to fill that position.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4903/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4903&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1820090,"bill_number":"HB4915","title":"Creating Adopt-A-Trail volunteer programs for public land under DNR jurisdiction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize Adopt-A-Trail programs for volunteers to clean up and maintain trails on public lands in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4915/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4915&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dean Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1820100,"bill_number":"HB4916","title":"Relating to the Uniform Unlawful Restriction in Land Records Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Unlawful Restriction in Land Records Act, considered by the state Uniform Law Commission, which provides a mechanism for amending an existing deed by filing a document in the deed books severs a unlawful restriction contained therein by filing a document with the County Clerk which declares that the discriminatory provision of the deed is void and does not pass through to the subsequent chain of title.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4916/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4916&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1820114,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Providing Attorney General with non-exclusive prosecutorial authority over public integrity cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide non-exclusive prosecutorial authority over public integrity cases to the Attorney General of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB488/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=488&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1820122,"bill_number":"HB4896","title":"Relating to eligibility requirements for student transfers to a public school for WVSSAC sanctioned sports","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a student who transfers schools is ineligible for interscholastic athletic events for a period of 365 days from the date of entry to the new school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4896/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4896&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Ferrell"},
{"bill_id":1820130,"bill_number":"HB4894","title":"Expand exception to Spousal Privilege","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the exceptions to spousal privilege to exclude therefrom cases in which the offense at issue was committed against any child rather than a child of one or both spouses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4894/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4894&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1820141,"bill_number":"HB4905","title":"Relating to the Tourism and Commercial Opportunity Zone Tax and Tax Credit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Tourism and Commercial Opportunity Zone Tax and Tax Credit Act in order to encourage investment in business development in this state and thereby increase employment and economic development, with concomitant increased aggregate tax revenue arising from economic growth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4905/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4905&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1820150,"bill_number":"HB4888","title":"Requiring ten percent of all state revenues derived from sales tax, excise tax, severance tax, or generated by any other means be placed in General Revenue and returned to the County Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to distribute 10 percent of state revenues derived from sales tax, excise tax, severance tax, or generated by any other means be placed in General Revenue and returned to the County offices of the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4888/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4888&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1820161,"bill_number":"HB4919","title":"Relating to the Promise Scholarship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a student to reapply for the Promise Scholarship on an annual basis if that student falls out of eligibility during the academic year in college.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 162, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4919/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4919&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1820172,"bill_number":"HB4885","title":"Relating to blocking roadways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons from sitting, standing, kneeling, or laying down in the roadway for the purpose of blocking traffic.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4885/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4885&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1820179,"bill_number":"HB4911","title":"Relating to the sale of raw milk","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of raw milk in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4911/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4911&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1820192,"bill_number":"HB4886","title":"Relating to spam phone calls.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a civil penalty for phone companies who knowingly allow telemarking campaigns to use United States or West Virginia based phone numbers but provide no callback option using that phone number. The bill provides for legislative findings and exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4886/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4886&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1820200,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Establishing insurance provisions requiring coverage for annual breast cancer screenings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish insurance provisions that require coverage for annual breast cancer screenings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB486/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=486&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1820210,"bill_number":"HB4884","title":"Allowing healthcare workers to refuse to perform procedures related to sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning for religious or conscientious objection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a healthcare provider right to object to certain procedures act with definitions; defining treatments or patients that may be objected to; and providing right to file civil action for damages and injunctive relief and action by the Attorney General.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4884/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4884&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1820217,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Relating to recovery residence certification and compliance","description":"The purpose of this bill is amend the definition of \"recovery residence\", adding a new definition for \"recovery support services\"; and to require that the Department of Health contract with certifying agencies for a voluntary certification program for drug-free and alcohol-free recovery residences based upon standards determined by the West Virginia Alliance for Recovery Residences, the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) or a similar entity recognized and approved by the department. to certification of recovery residences.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB491/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=491&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1820224,"bill_number":"HB4910","title":"Relating to providing an exemption to be eligible for a hearing-aid fitting and dealing licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand access of licensing for hearing aid fitting and dealings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4910/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4910&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1821934,"bill_number":"HB4931","title":"Relating to Insurance carrier Requirement for Health Coverage Plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change insurance carrier requirements for health plans with dental coverage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4931/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4931&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1821938,"bill_number":"HB4923","title":"Establishing parental requirements regarding gender reassignment surgery or gender altering medications for minor child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish parental requirements regarding gender reassignment surgery or gender altering medications for minor children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4923/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4923&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Forsht"},
{"bill_id":1821942,"bill_number":"HB4946","title":"Add as required material in public schools the teaching of the full Constitution of the United States, The Federalist Papers and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letters from Birmingham Jail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add as required material in public schools the teaching of the full Constitution of the United States, The Federalist Papers, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letters from Birmingham Jail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4946/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4946&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jimmy Willis"},
{"bill_id":1821944,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"U.S. Army SSG William E. Miller Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SSG William E. Miller Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR42/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1821949,"bill_number":"HB4941","title":"Businesses in WV must accept cash","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require businesses in West Virginia to accept cash as a form of payment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4941/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4941&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1821953,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"To study the potential of Cheat Lake as a state park and the potential economic and social impacts if this area is turned into a park or left for future development.","description":"To study the potential of Cheat Lake as a state park and the potential economic and social impacts if this area is turned into a park or left for future development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR43/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Debbie Warner"},
{"bill_id":1821958,"bill_number":"HB4925","title":"Requiring non-publicly owned utilities to notify customers by text correspondence that they have turned off their service and an estimated time of when it will be turned back on.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that utility providers instigate text communications concerning utility outages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4925/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4925&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1821960,"bill_number":"HB4930","title":"Ensure that persons appointed as guardian’s ad litem in divorce and child custody and parenting cases are properly trained in certified courses of instruction with curricula grounded in the social science bases for determining the best interests of the child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that persons appointed as guardians ad litem in divorce and child custody and parenting cases are properly trained in certified courses of instruction with curricula grounded in the social science bases for determining the best interests of the child with regard to custodial responsibility, decision-making responsibility and parenting time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4930/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4930&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1821968,"bill_number":"HB4937","title":"Relating to notification of breast density","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for medical guidelines and information related to breast density.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4937/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4937&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dean Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1821972,"bill_number":"HB4947","title":"Creating the “First Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"First Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act\". The bill provides for definitions. The bill creates a first time home buyer savings account. The bill provides for subtractions from federal adjusted gross income. The bill provides limits applicable to subtraction from federal adjusted gross income. The bill provides penalties for withdrawal of funds. The bill requires financial institution to provide account holder information certificate. The bill requires the Tax Commissioner to propose rules to implement this article. Finally, the bill states years to which this act applies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4947/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4947&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1821974,"bill_number":"HB4927","title":"To amend the provisions related to transportation including transportation reinvestment zones, public transit districts, local option sales and use taxes, transportation governance, and a road usuage charge program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Road Usage Charge Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4927/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4927&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1821981,"bill_number":"HB4935","title":"Providing increased protections for the welfare of domestic animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide increased protections for the welfare of domestic animals in the care of animal shelters, breeders, and private individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4935/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4935&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Ferrell"},
{"bill_id":1821985,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Frank Walker Mosley Memorial Bridge","description":"Frank Walker Mosley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR44/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1821987,"bill_number":"HB4933","title":"Relating to Medicaid dental coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude dentures from the $1,000 dental coverage cap.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 167, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4933/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4933&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1821990,"bill_number":"HB4922","title":"Establish cause of action upon violation of prohibition of providing gender reassignment or gender altering medication to minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a cause of action upon violation of prohibition of providing gender reassignment or gender altering medication to a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4922/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4922&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Forsht"},
{"bill_id":1821994,"bill_number":"HB4928","title":"Remove licensure requirements for certain radon specialists","description":"The purpose of this bill is remove the licensure requirement for radon mitigation contractors, radon mitigation specialists, and radon testers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4928/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4928&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1822005,"bill_number":"HB4945","title":"Relating generally to the Hope Scholarship Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make several specific changes in the Hope Scholarship Program; including that the annual Hope Scholarship Program appropriation calculation will be based on the estimated number of participating students instead of the number of participating students in the prior year; and clarifying that providers may not assess increased or additional fees against Hope Scholarship students based on participation in the program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 113, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4945/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4945&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1822007,"bill_number":"HB4936","title":"Men’s Equality Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Men's Equality Act requiring 100 percent coverage under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance plan for voluntary male sterilization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4936/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4936&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1822011,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Thurman W. Whisner Memorial Bridge","description":"Thurman W. Whisner Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR41/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Darren Thorne"},
{"bill_id":1822014,"bill_number":"HB4940","title":"A squatter cannot be considered a tenant in WV.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit squatting, and to clarify that squatters are not considered tenants.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 251, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4940/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4940&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1822019,"bill_number":"HB4944","title":"Relating to the tax exemption of a citizen who paid to have a cat or dog spayed or neutered.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a tax credit for the cost of spaying or neutering a dog or cat.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4944/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4944&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1822023,"bill_number":"HB4949","title":"To modify local permitting deadlines for permits, licenses, variances, or other types of approval from a governing body or planning commission of a municipality or county.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify local permitting deadlines for local governing bodies or planning commissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4949/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4949&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1822028,"bill_number":"HB4939","title":"Banning certain practices by medical students without informed consent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require informed consent before medical students perform or are present for certain medical procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4939/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4939&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1822032,"bill_number":"HB4942","title":"Adding a limitation on vehicular length for certain stretches of highway","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a vehicle or combination of vehicles coupled together, whose length is in excess of 50 feet travelling on Route 61 between Oak Hill and Montgomery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4942/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4942&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1822038,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Alexander Arbuckle “Abe” McLaughlin Memorial Bridge","description":"Alexander Arbuckle “Abe” McLaughlin Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR45/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1822042,"bill_number":"HB4929","title":"To update the requirements of the state director of health to quarantine and enforce regulations in a specific place","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the requirements of the state director of health to quarantine and enforce regulations in a specific place, removing certain penalties, and establishing other penalties for failing to stop a train or other vessel for inspections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4929/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4929&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1822045,"bill_number":"HB4932","title":"Relating to authorizing certain individuals to have flashing lights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the prosecuting attorney's car to have a red warning light.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4932/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4932&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1822049,"bill_number":"HB4926","title":"Relating to retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Secure Choice retirement program. The bill provides for civil penalties. The bill transfers money. Finally, the bill appropriates money.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4926/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4926&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1822053,"bill_number":"HB4924","title":"Creating the Office of Entrepreneurship within the Office of Economic Development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an Office of Entrepreneurship within the Office of Economic Development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4924/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4924&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1822055,"bill_number":"HB4943","title":"To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate creation of home-based businesses, with certain conditions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4943/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4943&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1822058,"bill_number":"HB4948","title":"Removing fees teachers have to pay in order to obtain any teaching license, certification, or additional continuing education credit hours (reporting fee) to the state Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove all fees associated with teacher licensure, certification, and registering the completion of continuing credit hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4948/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4948&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1822061,"bill_number":"HB4938","title":"Increasing penalties for Corruption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for bribery and corrupt practices and disqualification to hold office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4938/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4938&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1822064,"bill_number":"HB4934","title":"To make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful. The bill exempts fire departments, school organizations, and 501(c)(3) organizations. The bill provides misdemeanor penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4934/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4934&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Ferrell"},
{"bill_id":1823363,"bill_number":"HB4980","title":"Relating to choice of law provisions in franchise agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make choice of law provisions in franchise contracts inoperable as a matter of West Virginia law if the West Virginia franchisee objects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4980/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4980&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1823365,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Prohibiting racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that race discrimination includes discrimination based on certain hair textures and styles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB495/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=495&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1823368,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to provide that in all elections held in West Virginia only citizens of the state who are citizens of the United States are qualified to vote.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR7/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1823370,"bill_number":"HB4976","title":"Providing the contact information of the Inspector General on the agencies and boards websites of the executive departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the contact information of the Inspector General on the agencies and boards websites of the executive departments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 151, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4976/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4976&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roland Jennings"},
{"bill_id":1823374,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Telephone Consumer Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, providing definitions, exclusions, prohibitions, and listing violations of this act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB500/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=500&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1823376,"bill_number":"HB4964","title":"Providing discounts for WV Residents and Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation employees for campgroup and golf fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for a twenty-five percent reduction in campground rental fees for state residents from Labor Day to four days prior to Memorial Day. The bill also provides that residents of West Virginia will have fifteen percent reduction in campground rental fees for all other dates. The bill also provides that DCR employees shall receive a 50 percent reduction in campground rental fees and a 50 percent reduction in any green fees or cart fees at any state run golf course. The bill also allows for West Virginia Residents over the age of sixty-two will be allowed a fifteen percent reduction in campground rental fees from four days prior to Memorial Day until Labor Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4964/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4964&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1823378,"bill_number":"HB4995","title":"Require Governor to provide at least five days notice to all state legislators when calling a Special Session","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the proclamation of the convening of the Legislature by the governor be issued not less than five days prior to the convening of the Legislature and to require the governor give not less than five day's notice to state legislators when calling a special session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4995/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4995&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1823382,"bill_number":"HB4981","title":"Gun carry allowed on college campuses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the carrying of concealed weapons on the campus of a state institution of higher education by individuals who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons pursuant to W.Va. Code §61-7-4.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4981/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4981&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carl Martin"},
{"bill_id":1823385,"bill_number":"HB5002","title":"To require at least 1 baby changing station to existing and future rest areas in this state for both male and female restrooms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that state-owned rest areas and welcome centers built on or after January 1, 2025, provide at least one diaper changing stations in both male and female restrooms.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5002/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5002&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1823387,"bill_number":"HB4970","title":"Relating to Limitations upon local municipalities’ ability to retain revenue received from minor traffic violations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the amount of revenue municipalities may receive from minor traffic violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4970/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4970&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1823392,"bill_number":"HB4950","title":"Requiring all insurance companies doing business in the state to be required to notify policy holder of changes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring insurers to notify policyholders of specific amendments or changes that are made to the policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4950/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4950&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1823394,"bill_number":"HB5001","title":"State Employee Paid Leave Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the State Employee Paid Leave Act (\"SEPLA\"), providing up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for state employees under qualified circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5001/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5001&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1823396,"bill_number":"HB4999","title":"Creating exception to spousal privilege","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the exception to spousal testimonial privilege to include cases of offenses committed against the grandchildren of either spouse","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 95, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4999/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4999&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1823401,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Eliminating restriction to carry firearm on State Capitol Complex grounds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the restriction to carry a firearm on the state capitol complex grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB506/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=506&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1823404,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Protecting belief-based student organizations from certain types of discrimination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect belief-based student organizations by expanding student organizations that are protected against certain types of discrimination by a state institution of higher education and expanding the types of discrimination the student organizations are protected from.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 154, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB503/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=503&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1823408,"bill_number":"HB4990","title":"To allow for the WVSSAC to pull coaching certificates of coaches who are found guilty of illegal recruiting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the WVSSAC to pull the coaching credentials of any coach found guilty of illegally recruiting students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4990/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4990&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1823410,"bill_number":"HB4743","title":"Relating to a patient’s right to choose physician","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require medical professionals to obtain consent for a resident to treat a patient in advance of the appointment or procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4743/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4743&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1823413,"bill_number":"HB4987","title":"To allow defined contribution plan public employees, such as teachers/administrators, to convert unused sick days into a cash value.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow defined contribution plan public employees such as teachers and school administrators to convert unused sick days into a cash value upon retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4987/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4987&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1823415,"bill_number":"HB4963","title":"Prohibiting the use of deep fake technology to influence an election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of deep fake technology to influence an election.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4963/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4963&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1823420,"bill_number":"HB4994","title":"Relating to the Anti-Terrorism Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify definitions of terroristic acts and groups, creates mandatory sentencing, and requires the Attorney General to identify terroristic groups and requires restitution to be paid to victims of terrorism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4994/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4994&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1823422,"bill_number":"HB4986","title":"Relating to computer science and cybersecurity instruction for adult learners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide computer science and cybersecurity instruction for adult learners.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 115, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4986/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4986&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1823425,"bill_number":"HB4978","title":"Relating to clarifying the authority of appointed officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the state health officer.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4978/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4978&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1823428,"bill_number":"HB4953","title":"Relating to medical professional liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require informed consent for all pelvic, rectal, and prostate examinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4953/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4953&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1823430,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Creating felony offense of cruelty to animals","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to cruelty to animals. The bill creates and defines the felony offense of cruelty to animals; modifies and clarifies applicability of the section; defines terms; and creates criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB501/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=501&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1823433,"bill_number":"HB4965","title":"Mandating restitution to children of victims of negligent homicide or driving under the influence causing death","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate restitution to children of victims of negligent homicide or driving under the influence causing death.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4965/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4965&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1823440,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Designating January 22, 2024, as WV Tourism Day","description":"Designating January 22, 2024 as WV Tourism Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR7/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1823442,"bill_number":"HB4967","title":"Relating to the administration of the Voluntary Remediation and Redevelopment Act to provide new liability protections for persons and companies who wish to purchase and redevelop former industrial properties.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to streamline the Voluntary Remediation and Redevelopment Act (\"VRRA\"). The updated VRRA provides new liability protections for persons and companies who wish to purchase and redevelop former industrial properties that are or may be contaminated by a historical use. Language has been added to the VRRA to further protect bona fide prospective purchasers and innocent landowners.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 130, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4967/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4967&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1823445,"bill_number":"HB4973","title":"To clarify the limit on liability for noneconomic damages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the maximum amount recoverable as compensatory damages for noneconomic loss in workers' compensation death and disability benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4973/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4973&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1823449,"bill_number":"HB4998","title":"Modifying penalties for third offense shoplifting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the penalty for third offense conviction of shoplifting.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 88, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4998/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4998&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1823451,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Recognizing January 23, 2024, as Mountaineer Therapy Dogs' Day at Legislature","description":"Recognizing January 23, 2024, as Mountaineer Therapy Dogs' Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR9/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1823455,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the incorporation of churches or religious denominations which choose to incorporate.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR6/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Rollan Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1823460,"bill_number":"HB4957","title":"Relating generally to lobbying rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make changes regarding Ethics Commission's rulemaking requirements; modify the definition of lobbying; remove ability of commission to promulgate rule regarding registration of persons exempt from lobbying requirements; removing requirement that lobbyist's photographs meet specifications established by rule; removing requirement that commission establish fee for lobbyist training by rule; and establishing that sponsors of grassroots lobbying campaigns report certain information on expenditures over $5,000.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4957/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4957&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1823462,"bill_number":"HB5000","title":"Modifying the method in which credit card providers issue cards to users before the expiration date","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict when credit card companies can send new cards and to stop credit card companies from invalidating unused cards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5000/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5000&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1823465,"bill_number":"HB4951","title":"To facilitate the interstate practice of School Psychology in educational or school settings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 114, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4951/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4951&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1823469,"bill_number":"HB4997","title":"Relating to coverage for the treatment of stuttering.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require habilitative speech therapy as a treatment for stuttering insurance coverage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4997/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4997&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1823470,"bill_number":"HB4989","title":"To increase the tax rate on nonresidents by 1.5%","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose an additional 1.5% tax rate on nonresidents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4989/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4989&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1823472,"bill_number":"HB4975","title":"Relating to establishing a foster parent information system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an information sharing child welfare system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 48, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4975/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4975&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1823482,"bill_number":"HB4968","title":"Relating to making West Virginia an agreement state with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission and transferring authority and responsibility for sources of radiation from other state agencies to the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is further the process of West Virginia becoming an Agreement State with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission; transferring authority and responsibility over sources of low-level radiation from other state agencies to the Department of Environmental Protection and thereby establish a more comprehensive regulatory system to control sources of low-level radiation for the protection of the public and the environment in a single state agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4968/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4968&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1823483,"bill_number":"HB4954","title":"To reduce the amount of money provided in welfare programs for certain individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the amount of money provided in welfare programs for individuals who can otherwise work or obtain an education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4954/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4954&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Longanacre"},
{"bill_id":1823485,"bill_number":"HB4974","title":"To create the Save our Farmland and Protect our National Security Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Save Our Farmland and Protect Our National Security Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4974/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4974&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1823487,"bill_number":"HB4972","title":"Allowing West Virginia State Police officers to bank sick leave and use it towards their years of service or to fund their health insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is provide the option to use accrued annual or sick leave for additional credited service or to fund health insurance under the West Virginia State Police Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4972/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4972&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1823490,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Permitting care of patient by telemedicine across state lines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the care of a patient by telemedicine across state lines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB499/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=499&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1823492,"bill_number":"HB4993","title":"To mandate response by fire departments be based upon distance/travel time from fire scene","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the fire commission establish a system of predetermined alarm assignments to assist fire departments with backup assistance based upon distance to an emergency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4993/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4993&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1823493,"bill_number":"HB4966","title":"Relating generally to sub surface well plugging","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the plugging of oil and gas wells using subsurface monuments to reduce the burden on surface owner property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4966/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4966&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1823497,"bill_number":"HB4959","title":"To exclude certain students from drop out rate data","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require school performance reports for middles school and high schools in this state to be provided to the Legislature, providing information to be included in the report, including college admission test preparation, three-year trends in the school, including discipline policies, staff qualifications, and how to calculate dropout rates, requiring publication on the State Board of Education's website","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4959/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4959&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1823502,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Correlating Medicaid personal needs allowance with state poverty index","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correlate the Medical personal needs allowance with the state poverty index.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB498/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=498&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1823503,"bill_number":"HB4979","title":"To provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance coverage for GLP-1 class medications with a valid script.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4979/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4979&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1823507,"bill_number":"HB4977","title":"Requiring that if baby changing stations are installed by an establishment that these be put in both male and female restrooms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that public restrooms provide diaper changing stations in both male and female restrooms if these stations are provided at all.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4977/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4977&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1823511,"bill_number":"HB4958","title":"To create the American Campuses Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the American Campuses Act. The bill prohibits foreign missions of Foreign Countries of Risk to state higher education institutions; prohibits involvement with Foreign Government-Sponsored Talent Recruitment Program of a Foreign Country of Risk; and sets forth reporting requirements for state institutions of higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4958/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4958&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1823512,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Designating January 23, 2024, as Hunger Free WV Day at Legislature","description":"Designating January 23, 2024, as Hunger Free WV Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR8/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1823520,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Prohibiting rent control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to proscribe rent control.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB497/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=497&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1823523,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Jacob “Jack” Taylor Rudolph, Sr. Memorial Bridge","description":"Jacob “Jack” Taylor Rudolph, Sr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR46/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Darren Thorne"},
{"bill_id":1823525,"bill_number":"HB4961","title":"To create the Substance Abuse Recovery Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an incentive for employers to hire people who are pursuing a formal program of recovery from substance abuse issues by allowing the employer to claim a tax credit for employing eligible individuals, with limits based upon the employer's total number of employees overall. The bill provides for recapture. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4961/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4961&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1823528,"bill_number":"HB4983","title":"To fund the Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to fund the Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4983/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4983&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Hardy"},
{"bill_id":1823531,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Prohibiting racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that race discrimination includes discrimination based on certain hair textures and styles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB496/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=496&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1823532,"bill_number":"HB4992","title":"To eliminate the restriction of hunting bears over bait","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the restriction on baiting bears while hunting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4992/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4992&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1823538,"bill_number":"HB4955","title":"Relating to the nonpartisan election of county superintendents of schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the law relating to the nonpartisan election of county superintendents of schools. The bill provides general provisions for such an election. The bill specifies the arrangement of the ballot to include such officers. The bill provides for the placement of such persons on a primary election ballot. The bill prescribes the manner of election of such persons. The bill provides for the form and content of ballots. The bill provides for the order of offices and candidates on ballots. The bill specifies the term of office for county superintendents of schools. The bill clarifies and enumerates relevant points concerning the election of county superintendents of schools. The bill provides for the filling of vacancies in such office by temporary appointment. Finally, the bill provides for elections to fill such vacancies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4955/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4955&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Longanacre"},
{"bill_id":1823539,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Relating to repeal of WV EDGE","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal West Virginia EDGE which became unnecessary last year with the passage of the dual enrollment pilot program in HB2005.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 52, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB507/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=507&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1823543,"bill_number":"HB4960","title":"To establish career exploration courses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add requirements for a career exploration course to grades seven and eight educational instruction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4960/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4960&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1823547,"bill_number":"HB4956","title":"Creating the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health benefit plan coverage for medically necessary dental procedures that result from cancer treatment; create the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act; explain the scope of procedures covered as a result of certain cancer treatments; require the use of a specific billing identifier; and set an effective date.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4956/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4956&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1823548,"bill_number":"HB4984","title":"Relating to repealing tax credit for employing former employees of Colin Anderson Center","description":"Relating to repealing tax credit for employing former employees of Colin Anderson Center","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 53, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4984/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4984&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1823552,"bill_number":"HB4985","title":"Relating to Securities Restitution Assistance Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize victim restitution and creating a restitution assistance fund for victims of securities violations; create the Securities Restitution Assistance Fund; authorize the awarding of restitution in an administrative assessment; provide for the manner and procedures for applications for restitution assistance; provide the manner and procedures for the payment of restitution assistance awards; detail the situations in which restitution is prohibited; provide for subrogation; provide for a lien on recovery and refunds of excessive restitution amounts; provide for the suspension of claims; exempt the restitution awards from attachment or intercept; and authorize the Auditor to promulgate rules regarding the restitution program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4985/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4985&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":1823556,"bill_number":"HB4996","title":"Relating to government procurement of electric vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit governmental entities and spending units of the State of West Virginia from procuring of electric vehicles and prohibiting government contracts procuring electric vehicles that may have been made in whole or in part through forced labor; setting remedies and penalties for manufacturers; and providing an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4996/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4996&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1823557,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Parents' Bill of Rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify a Parents' Bill of Rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB505/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=505&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1823562,"bill_number":"HB4971","title":"Relating to Critical Materials Manufacturing Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit property tax on critical materials manufacturing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 259, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4971/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4971&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1823566,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Relating to felony offense of sexual intercourse, intrusion, or contact with student","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify elements of a felony offense pertaining to when a school employee or volunteer engages in sexual intercourse, intrusion, or contact with students.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 83, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB504/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=504&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1823568,"bill_number":"HB4988","title":"To ensure that classroom sizes are equal without losing a teachers aide","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make classroom sizes equal so that aides can be best utilized and one on one time with teachers and students can be maximized without losing the use of an aide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4988/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4988&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1823571,"bill_number":"HB4952","title":"Relating to time frame of service of notice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide 60 days to persons who are served notice by purchaser of tax lien to redeem subject property.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4952/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4952&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1823575,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Allowing Teachers Retirement System members to exchange unused leave for monetary compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to combat absenteeism among educators by providing a cash bonus in exchange for unused days of personal leave.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB502/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=502&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1823577,"bill_number":"HB4969","title":"To allow schools to withhold a diploma from students who cause at least $1,000 in damage due to destruction of property or defacement","description":"The purpose of this is to withhold a high school diploma from a student who causes at least $1,000 in damage due to destruction of property or defacement of school grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4969/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4969&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1823579,"bill_number":"HB4982","title":"Relating to sex crimes and marriage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove marriage from the definitions listed for crimes of sexual offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4982/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4982&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1823582,"bill_number":"HB4962","title":"Modifying compulsory housing for hotels and motels","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to relating to hotel and motel housing vouchers programs; prohibiting city or town from requiring hotel or motel participation in housing voucher programs; prohibiting county from requiring hotel or motel participation in housing voucher programs; and prohibiting a housing authority from requiring hotel or motel participation in housing voucher programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4962/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4962&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1823584,"bill_number":"HB4991","title":"Eliminating cap on maximum amount of money in a county’s stabilization fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow counties to save excess funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4991/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4991&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1823586,"bill_number":"HB4742","title":"Relating to dangerous crimes against children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enforce stricter criminal penalties associated with dangerous felony crimes against children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4742/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4742&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1825096,"bill_number":"HB5011","title":"Relating generally to transfer of high school athletes.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the one-time free transfer for high school student-athletes and to create a new system for transferring high school student-athletes in general.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5011/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5011&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Ferrell"},
{"bill_id":1825099,"bill_number":"HB5025","title":"To repeal the additional one and one-half percent interest rate for underpayments and specify an effective date","description":"This bill is being introduced at the request of the state Tax Division. The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the additional one and one-half percent interest rate for underpayments and specify an effective date.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5025/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5025&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1825102,"bill_number":"HB5014","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia University General Administration Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a supplementary appropriation to the West Virginia University General Administration Fund.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-03-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/14/2024 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5014/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5014&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1825105,"bill_number":"HB5045","title":"Related to the administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act, and Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide further assurances to the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding the State of West Virginia's application for primary enforcement authority over underground carbon dioxide sequestration programs in the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 133, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5045/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5045&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1825109,"bill_number":"HB5042","title":"Repealing vehicle inspection sticker requirements in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article creating mandatory state inspections of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5042/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5042&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1825112,"bill_number":"HB5043","title":"Relating to requirements, prohibitions and regulation of foreign principals or agents of foreign principals, lobbying by or on behalf of such foreign principals or their agents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise and/or establish requirements, prohibitions and regulation of foreign principals or agents of foreign principals, lobbying by or on behalf of such foreign principals or their agents, and to establish criminal liabilities and fines for violations of the requirements applicable to such foreign principals or their agents.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5043/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5043&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1825115,"bill_number":"HB5037","title":"E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory. The bill requires all manufacturers to obtain marketing authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration before engaging in consumer sales in West Virginia. Manufacturers must also apply to the State Tax Commissioner and State Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner and obtain approval from such agencies to be listed on the directory before engaging in consumer sales. Finally, the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner and the Tax Commissioner shall have joint regulatory enforcement authority over the directory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5037/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5037&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1825118,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Clarifying process for filling vacancies in Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the responsibility of the Governor to fill a vacancy in the state legislature. The bill provides a process for the selection of three legally qualified persons to fill a vacancy in the office of state senator or House of Delegates, allows for virtual candidate interviews where more than three candidates apply, and clarifies the interview process. It also provides that a party county chairman appoint a subcommittee to act as vacancy committee where a senate or delegate district is wholly within one county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB525/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=525&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1825123,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Requiring parental notification of school-based dispensaries of contraceptives to minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require public schools to notify parents when dispensing contraceptives to minors. The bill provides a definition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB523/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=523&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1825127,"bill_number":"HB5012","title":"To remove references to the sale or distribution of alcohol as being in the best interest of the state.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove references to the sale or distribution of alcohol as being in the best interest of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5012/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5012&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elias Coop-Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1825130,"bill_number":"HB5048","title":"Removing cap on numbers of wells operators required to pay annual oversight fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the cap on the number of gas and other type wells for which operators are required to pay annual oversight fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5048/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5048&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1825135,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"WV Children's Vision Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Children's Vision Act, requiring school children to have vision examinations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB510/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=510&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1825139,"bill_number":"HB5047","title":"Amending surface mining reclamation requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement changes in the West Virginia Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act recommended by the West Virginia Legislature's Post Audit Division to facilitate compliance with state and federal mining and reclamation laws to assure that bonding and reclamation requirements are adequate to assure that post mining reclamation is completed and paid for by coal mining operators and does not become a financial liability to state taxpayers; requiring greater review of stability of special reclamation fund; revising bonding requirements to require the bond be set for actual reclamation costs; providing conditions upon bonding companies to assure viability of the special reclamation fund; requiring coordination between the Tax Department and the Department of Environmental Projection to assure accuracy in reporting and correct payments into the surface mining special reclamation fund; and requiring that mining operations keep payments to the special reclamation fund current as a condition for receiving and retaining a mining permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5047/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5047&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1825141,"bill_number":"HB5050","title":"Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education.","description":"This purpose of this bill is to authorize legislative rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding Guidelines for Employing and Evaluating Presidents, Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student (HEAPS) Grant Program, West Virginia Providing Real Opportunities for Maximizing In-State Student Excellence (PROMISE) Scholarship Program, Dual Enrollment Pilot Program, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Scholarship Program, Higher Education Grant Program, and Nursing Scholarship Program; to authorize legislative rules for the Council for Community and Technical College Education regarding Higher Education Accountability System, Dual Enrollment Pilot Program, Initial Authorization of Degree-Granting Institutions, and Tuition and Fees; and repealing the Council for Community and Technical College Education's rule regarding Accountability System.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5050/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5050&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1825146,"bill_number":"HB5049","title":"Relating to exemptions from excise taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to tighten the transfer-tax provisions and remove the loopholes that are being used to evade the payment of transfer taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5049/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5049&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1825150,"bill_number":"HB5041","title":"Relating to life at conception","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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5041/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5041&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1825152,"bill_number":"HJR19","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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR19/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1825157,"bill_number":"HB5053","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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5053/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5053&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1825160,"bill_number":"HB5027","title":"Relating to State-funded institutions to purchase food from in-state sources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum amount of food purchased from in-state producers. The bill creates penalties for noncompliance and breach of contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5027/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5027&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1825163,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Commemorating 78th Southern Legislative Conference of Council of State Governments Southern Office","description":"Commemorating 78th Southern Legislative Conference of Council of State Governments Southern Office","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR10/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1825168,"bill_number":"HB5006","title":"Relating to the administration of the A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate antiquated recycling goals and to set new criteria for evaluating the State's success in achieving recycling goals, as well as for ensuring continued federal financial support for State recycling programs. The bill defines terms. Finally, the bill establishes reporting requirements of recycling establishments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 131, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5006/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5006&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1825170,"bill_number":"HB5028","title":"Requiring that final orders be prepared and signed within ten (days) of the disposition hearing.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that final orders be prepared and signed within 10 days of the disposition hearing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5028/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5028&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dean Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1825174,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Using DHHR group home funds to assist cadets attending Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to use Department of Health and Human Resources group home funds to assist cadets' enrollment at the Mountaineer Challenge Academy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB511/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=511&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1825179,"bill_number":"HB5007","title":"Clarifying that there is no restriction on the lawful carrying of a deadly weapon, firearm or pepper spray specifically on sidewalks and streets directly bordering and surrounding the State Capitol Complex grounds.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that it is legal to carry a deadly weapon, firearm, or pepper spray specifically on the sidewalks and streets that directly border and surround the State Capitol Complex grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5007/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5007&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dean Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1825181,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"WV Monument and Memorial Protection Act of 2024","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the relocation, removal, alteration, or renaming, 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, labor, 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB524/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=524&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1825184,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Changing distribution of income from excess lottery fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore moneys previously removed from net terminal income in 2014 and the racetrack video lottery and racetrack table games.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB513/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=513&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1825189,"bill_number":"HB5009","title":"Creating a process by which voters may recall a county ordinance in a special election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a process by which voters may recall a county ordinance in a special election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5009/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5009&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carl Martin"},
{"bill_id":1825191,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"U. S. Army SGT John Claude Roby Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army SGT John Claude Roby Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR47/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carl Martin"},
{"bill_id":1825194,"bill_number":"HB5035","title":"To require voter ID cards to come with a photograph of the individual","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require voter ID cards to come with a photograph of the voter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5035/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5035&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1825197,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Creating Lung Cancer Prevention and Education Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the lung cancer prevention and education act. It covers lung cancers screenings via a low-dose computed tomography based upon financial eligibility and medical eligibility set forth in the bill. The bill creates a grant process, requires annual reporting from the Department of Health, and sets a rate for the CT screening. The bill requires the Department of Health to engage in a statewide education campaign.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB514/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=514&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1825201,"bill_number":"HB5023","title":"To provide for two coal miners to go onto a job site where they will be gone over two hours within the mine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a qualified person accompany a certified person to conduct measurements of underground air currents when the work exceeds two hours, airways must be walked, there is no established communication, and manual tracking is required.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5023/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5023&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1825204,"bill_number":"HB5005","title":"Relating to the authority of the Public Service Commission to order a capable proximate utility to operate a distressed or failing utility pursuant to a contract approved by the commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend existing law to establish the authority of the commission to order a capable proximate utility to operate a distressed or failing utility pursuant to a contract approved by the commission. The purpose of the bill is also to authorize the commission to specify the terms and conditions of the contract if the parties are unable to mutually agree on the terms. The bill expands the permissible locations of a hearing under this article to within the county where the majority of the customers of the potentially distressed or failing utility reside, 25 miles of the utility's service area or the Commission's headquarters. Finally, the bill establishes that the commission has discretion whether to hold an evidentiary hearing (a public comment hearing is mandatory) and, if an evidentiary hearing is held, the bill specifies the evidence that the parties are to present.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5005/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5005&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1825207,"bill_number":"HB5022","title":"Relating to increasing the amount of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine a person may purchase annually.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine a person may purchase annually.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5022/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5022&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1825210,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Requiring biological sex on birth certificates to be male or female","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the biological sex to be limited to male or female and to require that nonbinary birth certificates not be issued. The bill also provides circumstances when an amended birth certificate may be issued to change gender. This may be issued based upon a chromosomal count that does not match the sex as different in the registered birth certificate. The bill states the evidence required to amend the birth certificate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB517/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=517&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1825214,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Informed Consent for Vaccinations Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact an informed consent for vaccinations law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB520/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=520&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1825219,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Requiring parental notification of minors being prescribed contraceptives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require physicians to notify parents when prescribing contraceptives to minors. The bill provides definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB527/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=527&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1825222,"bill_number":"HB5020","title":"Relating to deferred adjudication and pre-trial diversions for first offense DUI cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make all first time misdemeanor DUI offenders and first time implied consent offenders eligible for deferred adjudication one time.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5020/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5020&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1825225,"bill_number":"HB5033","title":"Allowing the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to stock “F1” fingerling bass, otherwise known as tiger bass, into West Virginia public lakes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for a three-year pilot program for the stocking of F1 largemouth bass fingerlings, otherwise known as \"tiger bass.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5033/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5033&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1825229,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Increase assistance to County Meal Programs for Senior citizens","description":"Increase assistance to County Meal Programs for Senior citizens","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR4/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1825233,"bill_number":"HB5008","title":"Providing that hunting and fishing licenses expire a year from the date of issue rather than the end of the calendar year","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 a year from the date of issue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5008/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5008&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1825238,"bill_number":"HB5040","title":"Fast Track for Agriculture Education Endorsement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Fast Track for Agriculture Education Endorsement Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5040/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5040&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1825242,"bill_number":"HB5030","title":"Relating to Election Interference","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the penalties for election interference.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5030/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5030&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1825245,"bill_number":"HB5034","title":"To provide a reduction of the tax for companies who have 75% or more of their workforce as West Virginia residents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a reduction of the business and occupation tax rate for companies who have 75% or more of their workforce as West Virginia residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5034/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5034&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1825247,"bill_number":"HB5010","title":"Adopting the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act.","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to the Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act; to establish a short title; define terms; establish application of act to certain government contracts; provide exceptions; and provide the Attorney General the authority to review contracts for compliance with the Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5010/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5010&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":1825252,"bill_number":"HB5052","title":"Increase the tax credit for employers providing child care for employees.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax credit for employers providing child care for employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5052/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5052&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Fehrenbacher"},
{"bill_id":1825255,"bill_number":"HB5013","title":"Relating to Timber Management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of managed timberland to include certain parcels of land that are within a subdivision as long as they are managed for timber production and harvesting.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 132, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5013/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5013&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1825259,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Verifying legal employment status of workers to governmental agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to verify the legal employment status of all persons who come into their employ and to report their employment to the appropriate governmental agencies; providing definitions; requiring use of E-Verify, the electronic verification of federal employment authorization program of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996; and providing that unauthorized workers employment prohibited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB526/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=526&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1825262,"bill_number":"HB5056","title":"Relating to substitute service personnel positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for service personnel to serve as substitute workers under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 246, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5056/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5056&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1825265,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Permitting Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy cadets to enroll in accredited courses to obtain WV Education Information System Number","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit cadets the Mountaineer Challenge Academy; to enroll in accredited virtual instructional courses online or to attend accredited courses, in person, in order to obtain a West Virginia Education Information System Number (WVEIS#), from the state board of education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB519/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=519&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1825269,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"November 7th to be designated annually as “Pastor Appreciation Day”","description":"November 7th to be designated annually as “Pastor Appreciation Day”","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Be adopted, but first to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR48/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1825273,"bill_number":"HJR20","title":"To amend the West Virginia Constitution to require single member districts for all West Virginia State Senators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create 34 single member senatorial districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR20/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1825275,"bill_number":"HB5003","title":"To amend the section of child marriage under 18","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that any 16 or 17 year old who seeks a marriage license from the county clerks of this state be a West Virginia resident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5003/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5003&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1825279,"bill_number":"HB5046","title":"Removal of Mandatory Homeschool Reporting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the reporting of assessments and portfolio reviews to county boards of home schooled children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5046/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5046&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1825282,"bill_number":"HB5017","title":"Relating to mobile food establishment reciprocity.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it easier for food trucks to travel from county to county.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 222, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5017/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5017&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lori Dittman"},
{"bill_id":1825286,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Relating to evidentiary hearings on county commission-issued citations for unsafe or unsanitary structures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the procedure for citations issued by the county litter control officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB522/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=522&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1825289,"bill_number":"HB5015","title":"To create the Rural Area Department Volunteer Incentive Act of 2024","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Fire Commission to reconsider current rules for rural area fire departments and volunteer firefighters and to propose new rules with the objective of eliminating unnecessarily burdensome or restrictive training and certification requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5015/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5015&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Longanacre"},
{"bill_id":1825293,"bill_number":"HB5026","title":"Establishing process for adoptions resulting from juveline abuse and neglect proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relates to adoption and legal guardianship proceedings arising from abuse or neglect proceeding; requiring department pay attorney's fees for representing adoptive parents; providing process for adoption of juveniles resulting to an underlying abuse or neglect complaint; and providing effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5026/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5026&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1825297,"bill_number":"HB5044","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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5044/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5044&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1825300,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Prohibiting public schools from requiring students to participate in sexual orientation instruction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a public school student from being required to participate in instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity if a parent, custodian, or guardian of the student objects in writing; require each public school to afford the parent, custodian, or guardian of a child subject to instruction with respect to sexual orientation and gender identity advance written notification of such instruction and of their right to exempt the child from participation; prohibit a public school and the county board employees assigned to the school from knowingly giving false or misleading information to the parent, custodian, or guardian of a student regarding the student's gender identity or intention to transition to a gender that is different than the sex listed on a student's official birth certificate or certificate issued upon adoption if the certificate was issued at or near the time of the student's birth; require a public school employee to report a student's request for an accommodation that is intended to affirm the student's gender identity from a person employed by the public school to an administrator employed by the county board and assigned to the school; and require the administrator to report the student's request to the student's parent, custodian, or guardian.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB515/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=515&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1825303,"bill_number":"HB5036","title":"Creating the Parents' Bill of Rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify a Parents' Bill of Rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5036/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5036&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scot Heckert"},
{"bill_id":1825308,"bill_number":"HJR18","title":"Relating to Personal Income Taxes","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the Constitution to prohibit the Legislature from increasing personal income tax rates, and if the personal income tax is eliminated, prohibiting the Legislature from reestablishing a personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR18/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1825311,"bill_number":"HB5018","title":"To provide for oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for DEP oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs to ensure proper standards for data collection and evaluation through accurate scientific methods.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To Energy, Industry, and Mining","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5018/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5018&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1825315,"bill_number":"HB5019","title":"Relating to surrender and return of license not required for disqualifying or downgrading a driver’s license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the surrender and return of license not required for disqualifying or downgrading a driver's license.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 188, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5019/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5019&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1825319,"bill_number":"HB5051","title":"Provide a tax credit to for-profit and nonprofit corporations to encourage the continued operation of child-care facilities for the benefit of their employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit against the state corporate net income tax and the state personal income tax for expenditures related to the operation of existing employer-provided or sponsored childcare facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5051/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5051&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Fehrenbacher"},
{"bill_id":1825322,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Clarifying eligibility of nominees for President of United States","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify eligibility for persons seeking to be certified as a nominee for President of the United States if the United States House of Representatives has authorized an impeachment inquiry into such person by resolution approved by the House of Representatives and the inquiry has not been finally resolved; and provide a sunset provision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB509/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=509&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1825326,"bill_number":"HB5004","title":"Relating to the statutory time frames for public service commission resolution of complaints against locally rate regulated water and wastewater utilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that the Public Service Commission's statutory review period does not commence until it has the necessary information providing the basis of rates, or of the utility's action, that is the subject of a complaint before the Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5004/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5004&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1825329,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Clarifying non-agricultural status of solar farms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that solar farms are not agricultural operations or in the business of farming for purposes of agricultural production and taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB512/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=512&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1825331,"bill_number":"HB5024","title":"Relating to exempting non-grantor trusts administered in this state from the personal income tax.","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to the personal income tax by exempting non-granter trusts administered in this state from the personal income tax.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 260, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5024/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5024&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1825335,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Exempting non-grantor trusts administered in state from personal income taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from state personal income taxation Non-grantor Trusts which have a tax situs in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB508/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=508&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1825340,"bill_number":"HB5016","title":"Allow women to work on inmate road crews","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make all state inmates, regardless of gender, members of the state convict road force.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5016/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5016&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carl Martin"},
{"bill_id":1825344,"bill_number":"HB5032","title":"Require hospitals under Certificate of Need to accept PEIA","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health care facilities not exempt from certificates of need to provide health care services to persons who are under the public employees insurance act (PEIA).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5032/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5032&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1825349,"bill_number":"HB5055","title":"To ensure that West Virginia law enforcement entities are not compelled or commandeered by federal authorities to conduct activities that violate our citizens’ Constitutional rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Anti-Federal Commandeering Act. The bill provides for a short title. The bill provides for legislative findings and intent. The bill provides for definitions. The bill prohibits federal commandeering. The bill creates prohibitions on police activity. The bill defines permitted activities. The bill allows the Attorney General to challenge unconstitutional federal actions. The bill allows the Attorney General to publish model policies. Finally, the bill provides for law enforcement immunity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5055/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5055&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1825353,"bill_number":"HB5031","title":"Relating to human trafficking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a definition for \"illegal alien\" under human trafficking and provide that illegal aliens are not eligible for restitution.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5031/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5031&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1825355,"bill_number":"HB5039","title":"Relating to authorizing the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles to enforce administrative penalties for the civil offense of refusing a secondary chemical test","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles jurisdiction over license revocation proceedings for the civil offense of refusing a secondary chemical test.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5039/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5039&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1825358,"bill_number":"HB5054","title":"Relating to the licensure of birthing centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize the birthing center statute by updating language to make the statute more consistent with nationally recognized best practices in the field and by making the administrative requirements and processes associated with birthing center licensure more streamlined and consistent with other facility types regulated by the Office of Health Facility and Certification.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5054/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5054&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1825361,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Relating generally to payment of bus aides","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that whenever a county board enters into an extracurricular assignment agreement with bus operators and the bus operators are compensated during days the bus runs are not made, any special needs bus aides who have entered into an extracurricular assignment agreement to ride the buses and be available to assist student riders shall on those days be assigned to a school, assigned alternate duties at the school, and be paid at their normal rate of pay under the agreement for that day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB521/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=521&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1825365,"bill_number":"HB5029","title":"To create a tuition reimbursement program for Corrections employees.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a tuition reimbursement for corrections workers in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5029/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5029&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1825369,"bill_number":"HB5021","title":"Relating to cardiac response plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update cardiac response plans.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5021/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5021&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1825372,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Determining venue for custodial allocation actions independent of divorce","description":"The purpose of this bill is to determine venue for custodial allocation actions independent of divorce.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB516/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=516&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1825375,"bill_number":"SB518","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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB518/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=518&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1825377,"bill_number":"HB5038","title":"Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the authority of state institutions of higher education to enter into agreements and contractual relationships with one or more corporations formed by the state institution of higher education for purposes of fostering research and economic development efforts.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5038/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5038&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1825717,"bill_number":"HJR21","title":"Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend section 1 of Article IV of the West Virginia Constitution, to prohibit non-citizens from voting.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-09","last_action":"Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 778)","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR21/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Scot Heckert"},
{"bill_id":1826443,"bill_number":"HB5062","title":"Relating to allowing a guardian ad litem to request the appointment of a court appointed special advocate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a guardian ad litem to request the appointment of a court appointed special advocate in cases of child neglect or abuse.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5062/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5062&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1826453,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Creating exception for public nuisance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exception for a public nuisance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB538/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=538&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1826464,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Prohibiting false abuse or neglect referrals in child abuse cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit evidence of accusations of committing false allegations of child abuse in Family Court proceedings unless an individual has been convicted of that crime.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB534/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=534&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1826476,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Recognizing January 21-January 27 as National School Choice Week","description":"Recognizing January 21- January 27 as National School Choice Week","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR12/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1826488,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Designating January 25, 2024, as Veterans Appreciation Day","description":"Designating January 25, 2024, as Veterans Appreciation Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR11/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1826499,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Amending procedure for filling vacancies in certain county offices having more than three commissioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the procedure for filling a vacancy on in offices of county commissioners having more than three commissioners.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 121, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB542/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=542&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1826511,"bill_number":"HB5065","title":"Regarding continuing education requirements and compensation of Guardians Ad Litem","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to continuing education requirements and compensation of Guardians Ad Litem.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5065/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5065&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1826526,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Orphan Oil and Gas Well Prevention Act of 2024","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent oil and gas wells form being orphaned on surface owner's land with no responsible driller or operator with the resources to plug the well. The bill: -Does not make any changes in bonding requirements for wells that are not producing in paying quantities. -Requires new wells to either post a single well, full cost plugging bond, or to start at the beginning of production to set aside money in an interest bearing account in the State Treasurer's office to plug the well at the end of its life. -Requires transferred wells either to post a single well, full cost plugging bond or to start setting aside money in an interest bearing account in the State Treasurer's office to plug the well. -Requires existing wells that are producing in paying quantities to set aside 15 cents per MCF in the State Treasurer's office to plug the well. -Requires operators to plug wells that were in violation of the law before that operator transferred the well to another operator if the new owner of the well does not plug the well. -Allows the owners of the surface where the well is located to defer the plugging of the well as long as that surface owner owns the land, and as long as the well is not causing environmental etc. problems. -Requires an operator drilling a new well to plug all orphaned and abandoned wells in the well's drainage area, and authorizes that driller to recover the cost from any responsible operator of the well.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Energy, Industry, and Mining","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB532/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=532&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1826537,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Requiring DHS to provide investigative and assessment services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require centralized intake to have a process for a family assessment track and investigative track for protective services and to define these terms, to revise the process for centralized intake to incorporate these two difference tracks and to require repeat calls within 30 days to be investigated. Making changes to the child welfare data dashboard to require more frequent reporting, to require data trending and permit the data to be searchable with appropriate data suppression to protect privacy, and adding fatality and near fatality child data to the dashboard.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB528/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=528&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1826549,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Allowing EMS agencies to triage, treat or transport patients to alternate destinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that an emergency medical services agency may triage and transport a patient to an alternative destination in this state or treat in place if the ambulance service is coordinating the care of the patient through medical command or telehealth services and to require insurance plans to provide coverage for those services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 214, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB533/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=533&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1826561,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Facilitating creation of home-based businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate creation of home-based businesses, with certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB541/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=541&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1826574,"bill_number":"HB5057","title":"To raise the threshold for nominal referral fees from $25 to $100.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define a nominal fee for providing a referral to an insurance company or producer.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 170, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5057/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5057&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Hall"},
{"bill_id":1826585,"bill_number":"HB5061","title":"To create the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5061/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5061&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1826596,"bill_number":"HB5060","title":"To create a partisan election for county board of education members.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow partisan elections for county board of education members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5060/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5060&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Longanacre"},
{"bill_id":1826608,"bill_number":"HB5058","title":"Providing a process by which a city may hold an election to recall an ordinance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a process by which a city may hold an election to recall an ordinance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5058/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5058&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carl Martin"},
{"bill_id":1826627,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Updating WV coordinate systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the West Virginia coordinate systems.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 59, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB540/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=540&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1826637,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Prohibiting police officers with less than academy training from writing citations for traffic offenses on interstates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit law enforcement officers with less than academy training from writing citations for traffic offenses on the interstate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB536/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=536&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":1826649,"bill_number":"HB5066","title":"Prohibit e-bikes from being used for hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit electric bicycles, or \"e-bikes,\" for hunting use in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5066/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5066&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1826662,"bill_number":"HB5063","title":"Modifying the time to terminate a foster care arrangement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the time to terminate a foster care arrangement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5063/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5063&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1826675,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Creating cold case database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Cold Case database, explaining the types of cases to be included in the Cold Case database, explaining the state agency developing the Cold Case database, delineating the information that must be provided for inclusion in the Cold Case database for each investigation and delineating the information that may be provided for inclusion in the Cold Case database for each investigation if applicable to either the victim of the crime or the suspect of the crime.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 232, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB539/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=539&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1826687,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Removing requirement for counties to draft and adopt zoning ordinances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement for a county to draft and adopt comprehensive zoning ordinances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 65, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB530/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=530&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1826699,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Including Salem University in PROMISE Scholarship program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include Salem University in the PROMISE Scholarship program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 155, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB529/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=529&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bennett Queen"},
{"bill_id":1826713,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Allowing charter schools to charge Hope Scholarship students for classes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow charter schools to charge Hope Scholarship students for classes that students enroll in at the charter school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To School Choice","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"School Choice","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB531/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=531&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1826725,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the authority of state institutions of higher education to enter into agreements and contractual relationships with one or more corporations formed by the state institution of higher education for purposes of fostering research and economic development efforts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 156, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB543/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=543&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1826735,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Prohibiting cancellation of homeowners insurance for isolated event","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit cancellation of homeowners insurance for an isolated incident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB535/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=535&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":1826749,"bill_number":"HB5059","title":"Defining a work day for school service personnel and removing a provision relating to employment of licensed practical nurses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define \"work day\" and \"half work day\" for school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5059/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5059&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carl Martin"},
{"bill_id":1826761,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Changing election to appointment of members to certain parks and recreation commissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to have the members of the parks and recreation commission elected rather than appointed in counties that have decided to have a parks and recreation commission and whose population is greater than 150,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"To Outdoor Recreation","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Outdoor Recreation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB537/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=537&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":1826773,"bill_number":"HB5064","title":"Relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that the loan value of the motor vehicle be less than $9500 to allow an automobile dealer, licensed automobile auction, motor vehicle repair facility or towing company upon whose property or place of business an abandoned or junked motor vehicle has been abandoned to obtain a certificate of title and registration for the abandoned motor vehicle or junked vehicle.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5064/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5064&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Ferrell"},
{"bill_id":1827981,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Requiring publicly funded medical schools to teach certain life-saving methods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require publicly-funded medical schools to teach the most current evidence-based, life-saving methods including abortion pill reverse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB558/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=558&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1827982,"bill_number":"HB5079","title":"Relating generally to the funds for patients of in state 28 day addiction clinics who do not complete the 28 day program.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a refund process for payers of substance abuse programs when the individual seeking treatment leaves early, or otherwise does not complete the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5079/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5079&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1827985,"bill_number":"HB5173","title":"Relating to the election rather than appointment of members of the Parks and Recreation Commission of a county with a population greater than one hundred and fifty thousand.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an election rather than appointment of members of the any parks and recreation commission of a county with a population of greater than one hundred and fifty thousand.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5173/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5173&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1827986,"bill_number":"HB5177","title":"Relating generally to required/mandated state audits for Volunteer Fire Deparments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Auditor, the Legislative Auditor, and the State Fire Marshal to coordinate audits of volunteer or part-volunteer fire companies or departments to avoid duplicating information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5177/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5177&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1827990,"bill_number":"HB5119","title":"Relating to Vehicular Homicide","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the felony offense of reckless and wanton vehicular homicide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5119/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5119&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1827991,"bill_number":"HB5075","title":"Relating to human growth and development curriculum","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend required courses of education to include human growth and development related to pregnancy and human development inside the womb; required methods of presenting this instruction and adding a human growth and development curriculum to be known as the \"Baby Olivia Act\"; and to authorize the Attorney General to sue for any violation of the \"Baby Olivia Act\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5075/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5075&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elias Coop-Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1827996,"bill_number":"HB5093","title":"Relating to revision of orders concerning distribution of marital property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clean up language relating to the revision of order concerning distribution of marital property.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5093/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5093&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1827998,"bill_number":"HB5199","title":"Provide for exemption from required physical education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit parents to exempt their children from participating in this program by submitting a request in writing to the school that their children attend.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5199/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5199&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1827999,"bill_number":"HB5083","title":"Create mechanism for towing companies in WV to quickly access owner information.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide tow companies access to driver registration information on demand and at any hour.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5083/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5083&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1828003,"bill_number":"HB5190","title":"Insurance must cover physical, speech and occupational therapy once children are school age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require physical therapy, speech, and occupational therapy insurance coverage for school age children up to age 18 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5190/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5190&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828005,"bill_number":"HB5200","title":"Requiring that school counselors serving students in preschool through the 12th grade participate in the School Counselors Conference at least once every two years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require School counselors serving students in preschool through the 12th grade to participate in the School Counselors Conference at least once every two years.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5200/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5200&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1828009,"bill_number":"HB5153","title":"Relating to revising, updating and streamlining the requirements governing the West Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise, update, and streamline the requirements governing the West Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5153/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5153&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1828011,"bill_number":"HB5163","title":"Relating to involuntary hold by law enforcement for a person determined to be an imminent danger","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that no law enforcement officer is required to remain with an individual at the hospital while a staff physician or other authorized person evaluates the individual for involuntary hospitalization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5163/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5163&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1828015,"bill_number":"HB5176","title":"To provide a pay raise to state mine inspectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide state mine inspectors with a $4,000 raise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5176/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5176&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1828016,"bill_number":"HB5157","title":"Relating to contingent increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax rate imposed on certain hospitals up to the maximum amount allowed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 261, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5157/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5157&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1828021,"bill_number":"HB5113","title":"To make the fire board or county commission responsible for the operations of every fire department within their county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant administrative control of fire departments within a county to a county fire board or, in the absence of a fire board, to the county commission in that county when they are not already under administrative control of a municipal corporation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5113/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5113&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1828022,"bill_number":"HB5196","title":"To require all West Virginia high school students to pass a Civics examination and the United States Naturalization Examination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all West Virginia high school students to pass a civics examination and the United States Naturalization Examination as a prerequisite for graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5196/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5196&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1828027,"bill_number":"HB5174","title":"Regarding Vehicular Homicide","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to amending the definition of negligent homicide. The bill defines vehicular homicide. The bill imposes a penalty. Finally, the bill increases the penalty for reckless driving.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5174/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5174&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Forsht"},
{"bill_id":1828029,"bill_number":"HB5164","title":"Relating to the land use, manufacture, installation, and safety certification of Fabricated Self-contained Expandable Box Built Permanent Homes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish state requirements for land use, manufacture, installation, and safety certification of Fabricated self-contained expandable box built permanent homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5164/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5164&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1828030,"bill_number":"HB5193","title":"Relating to financial exploitation of a person in recovery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the financial exploitation of a person in recovery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5193/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5193&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1828035,"bill_number":"HB5180","title":"Removing requirements to submit certain evidence on behalf of home schooled children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove requirements to submit certain evidence on behalf of home-schooled children.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5180/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5180&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828036,"bill_number":"HB5178","title":"Requiring car dealerships in this state to utilize a search engine to determine if buyers of vehicles have valid motor vehicle insurance.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit new and used motor vehicle dealerships in this state to utilize a search engine to determine if buyers of vehicles have valid motor vehicle insurance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 189, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5178/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5178&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Hall"},
{"bill_id":1828040,"bill_number":"HB5105","title":"To eliminate the vaccine requirements for public virtual schools.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the vaccine requirements for public virtual schools.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-03-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5105/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5105&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1828041,"bill_number":"HB5073","title":"Relating to the Women’s Right to Know Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the Unborn Child Protection act. The bill provides for definitions. The bill creates a process of informed consent. The bill provides for printed information. The bill provides for the creation of an Internet website. The bill provides for an informed consent procedure in case of medical emergency. The bill provides for reporting. The bill provides for licensure action. The bill provides for protection of aborted fetuses born alive. Finally, the bill provides for severability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5073/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5073&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828045,"bill_number":"HB5154","title":"Removing liability for mental health professionals providing services in mental hygiene cases involving possible involuntary hospitalization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove liability for mental health professionals providing services in mental hygiene cases involving possible involuntary hospitalization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5154/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5154&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1828047,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"WV Public Employees Retirement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB550/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=550&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1828052,"bill_number":"HB5156","title":"Prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on the internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the public disclosure of personal information on the internet, and to create penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5156/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5156&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1828053,"bill_number":"HB5094","title":"Releating to Pollution Control Facilities Tax treatment and Wind Power Projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a wind power project is not a pollution control facility for purposes of §11-6A-1 et seq. of this code and is taxed as real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5094/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5094&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bryan Ward"},
{"bill_id":1828056,"bill_number":"HB5110","title":"Genetic Information Privacy Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide guidelines for the collection, storage, and protection of privacy with concern to genetic material and information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5110/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5110&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1828059,"bill_number":"HB5130","title":"Relating to criminal trespass","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for increased fines for criminal trespass.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5130/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5130&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1828060,"bill_number":"HB5090","title":"Allowing increased civil administrative penalties to be promulgated by legislative rules of by the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amounts that can be assessed of civil administrative penalties of the Department of Environmental Protection on individual or general construction stormwater West Virginia/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits and General Water Pollution Control Permits for larger acreage permits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5090/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5090&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1828065,"bill_number":"HB5074","title":"Relating to requiring disclosure of the lawful activity that is the basis of a permit application with the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the purpose of any activity permitted by the Department of Environmental Protection to allow public disclosure of activities at a permitted location.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5074/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5074&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1828066,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Creating E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory. The bill requires all manufacturers to obtain marketing authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration before engaging in consumer sales in West Virginia. Manufacturers must also apply to the State Tax Commissioner and State Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner and obtain approval from such agencies to be listed on the directory before engaging in consumer sales. Finally, the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner and the Tax Commissioner shall have joint regulatory enforcement authority over the directory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB545/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=545&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1828071,"bill_number":"HB5099","title":"Relating to prohibitions on contracting with companies that boycott Israel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the prohibitions on contracting with companies that boycott Israel in the section apply to exempt agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5099/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5099&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1828073,"bill_number":"HB5186","title":"Protecting gas powered vehicles from government bans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect gasoline-powered, state vehicles from government bans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5186/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5186&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828076,"bill_number":"HB5159","title":"Relating generally to child labor.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that 14 or 15 year old obtain a work permit; establishing that employer seeking to hire a child 14 or older receive an age certificate from the commission prior to employing the child; providing commissioner the authority to issue age certificates for children ages 14 and over; and providing penalties for a person that issues an age certificate in violation of the article.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5159/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5159&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hite"},
{"bill_id":1828079,"bill_number":"HB5170","title":"Increasing the size of matching grants for local economic development from $30,000 to $50,000.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the size of matching grants for local economic development from $30,000 to $50,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 100, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5170/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5170&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1828083,"bill_number":"HB5205","title":"Increasing the amount of the senior citizens' tax credit for property tax paid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the senior citizens' tax credit for property tax paid, and to expand the eligibility requirements for the credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5205/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5205&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1828084,"bill_number":"HB5183","title":"Insurance must cover Bioidentical hormones as they do pharmaceutical one","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for biodentical hormones.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5183/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5183&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828091,"bill_number":"HB5160","title":"Prohibiting expanding drug and alcohol treatment facilities and services in certain counties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the prohibition of adding more licensed substance abuse treatment beds in counties who currently have more than 250 substance abuse treatment beds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5160/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5160&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1828093,"bill_number":"HB5141","title":"Universities must accept religious, medical, or right of conscience exemptions to taking vaccinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state institutions of higher education universities to accept exemptions to vaccinations in addition to the medical exemptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5141/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5141&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828096,"bill_number":"HB5189","title":"Provide tax credit for homeschool students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish tax credits for parents and legal guardians whose children are in a home schooling program or private school. The bill provides for an exception. Finally, the bill provides rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5189/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5189&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828097,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Relating to DNA data maintained for law-enforcement purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is modify the way that DNA that is maintained for law-enforcement purposes in West Virginia. The bill provides updates for the policy of maintaining DNA. The bill requires DNA testing of all persons convicted of felonies and certain misdemeanors. The bill updates definitions. The bill adds language to further define and include qualified arrestees in the state DNA database. The bill requires testing of qualified arrestees on intake. The bill provides for testing methods. The bill authorizes emergency and requiring legislative rules. The bill specifies expungement for qualified arrestees in certain circumstances. Finally, the bill provides for failure to expunge or reasonable delay in expungement will not invalidate an identification, warrant, probable cause to arrest or arrest based upon a database match.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB556/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=556&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1828100,"bill_number":"HB5096","title":"Change the requirement for posting public notices at the state and federal level for PSDs.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit public service districts to include notices of alleged federal and state violations in one publication.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5096/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5096&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828102,"bill_number":"HB5182","title":"Relating to receipts for payment of personal income taxes and the requirement thereof for annual renewal of vehicular registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the automatic deduction of the Division of Motor Vehicles annual registration renewal fee from the rebate for the motor vehicle property tax adjustment credit to allow for renewal without having to present a receipt of payment of the annual personal property tax on vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5182/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5182&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1828106,"bill_number":"HB5204","title":"Developing a program for equitable reimbursement rate for EMS transports and treatment in place","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health to develop a program to reimburse emergency medical services for transport and treatment in place.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5204/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5204&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1828108,"bill_number":"HB5106","title":"Permitting religious exemptions for compulsory immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a religious exemption to compulsory school immunizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5106/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5106&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828114,"bill_number":"HB5084","title":"Require retailers to verify identification and age upon purchase of vape products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a valid driver's license, state identification card, or military identification card be presented to verify the minimum age of eighteen for the purchase or acceptance of tobacco related products.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 223, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5084/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5084&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1828115,"bill_number":"HB5172","title":"To reduce the business license fee for WV Volunteer Fire Departments to $250","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the amount paid to the Tax Commissioner for the annual licensure fees to volunteer fire departments for charitable raffles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5172/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5172&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1828116,"bill_number":"HB5137","title":"Relating to requiring the State Auditor to conduct audits of all county boards of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize and require the state auditor to conduct audits of all county boards of education relating to income or funds received, regardless of source.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Referred to Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5137/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5137&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1828120,"bill_number":"HB5067","title":"To remove the 2 year timeframe for medical malpractice suits to be filed ONLY for individuals who were minors when they had their procedures performed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify when a minor may bring a medical malpractice cause of action.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5067/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5067&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828123,"bill_number":"HB5097","title":"Eliminate Daylight Savings Time in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the use of daylight saving time in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5097/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5097&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828127,"bill_number":"HB5087","title":"To allow Tier II teachers to be able to bank unused sick time towards retirement.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow Tier II members of the Teachers Retirement System to apply accrued annual and sick leave, on the basis of one day's retirement service credit for each two days of accrued annual and sick leave, toward an increase in his or her retirement benefits with those days constituting additional credited service in computation of the benefits under the Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5087/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5087&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1828128,"bill_number":"HB5184","title":"Inmates in WV jails must be housed based on biological sex","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require inmates to be housed based on their biological sex.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5184/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5184&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828131,"bill_number":"HB5155","title":"Require recovery residences to be certified if they receive renumeration from the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require recovery residences to be certified if such residences receive funding from the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5155/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5155&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1828133,"bill_number":"HB5138","title":"Relating to federal involvement in elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require legislative approval before implementing any new federal guidance on elections, accepting any new federal funds for elections, and mandating that the Governor, Secretary of State, and the Legislature be notified when they receive communications from any federal agency regarding elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5138/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5138&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1828136,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Raising threshold for bid requirement of municipal public works projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 for the requirement of bids for municipal public works projects.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 66, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB544/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=544&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1828137,"bill_number":"HB5143","title":"Allowing for Religious Exemptions of Vaccine Requirements in Primary and Secondary Schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for religious exemptions of vaccine requirements in primary and secondary schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5143/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5143&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1828143,"bill_number":"HB5080","title":"Change required service from 25 to 20 years for eligibility for minimum 1k retirement annuity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the eligibility age for certain retirement benefits within the Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5080/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5080&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1828144,"bill_number":"HB5123","title":"Clarify pricing for gasoline to consuers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that gasoline sold to a consumer in this state by a retailer shall not be priced, advertised, marketed, or sold at other than whole dollars and cents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5123/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5123&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1828145,"bill_number":"HB5086","title":"To create the Food Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to all relating to the Food Safety Act of 2024; prohibiting persons or entities from offering for human consumption food products that contain certain substances; and establishing civil penalties for violation of section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5086/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5086&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1828150,"bill_number":"HB5116","title":"Permitting civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a civil action for the unauthorized disclosure of an intimate image. The bill permits civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images. The bill provides for a short title. The bill creates definitions. The bill provides for a civil action. The bill provides exceptions to liability. The bill provides for plaintiff's privacy. The bill provides for remedies. The bill creates a statute of limitations. The bill provides for construction. The bill provides for uniformity of application and construction. Finally, the bill creates an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5116/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5116&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1828151,"bill_number":"HB5108","title":"Providing authority for West Virginia law enforcement agencies to fine individual vehicle owners who fail to register their vehicle that have have been parked at their residence for more than sixty days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide authority for West Virginia law enforcement agencies to fine individual vehicle owners who fail to register their vehicle that have been parked at their residence for more than sixty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5108/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5108&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1828155,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Eliminating state licensing of polygraph examiners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate state licensing of polygraph examiners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB555/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=555&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1828157,"bill_number":"HB5117","title":"Relating generally to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to the waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 200, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5117/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5117&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1828160,"bill_number":"HB5128","title":"Directing transfer of moneys into fire protection funds at the end of each year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer, after the end of each fiscal year from any remaining and available net profits in the State Lottery Fund, the sum of $6 million to the Fire Protection Fund for state distribution to volunteer fire departments; the sum of $3 million to the All County Fire Protection Fund for county distribution to fire departments in each county that has in place a countywide excess levy, or a countywide fee dedicated to fire or emergency services; and the sum of $3 million to the County Fire Protection Fund for county distribution to fire departments in each county.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 231, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5128/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5128&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1828162,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Updating STEM scholarship program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transform the engineering, science, and technology scholarship into the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarship; and to remove and update obsolete language.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB546/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=546&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1828166,"bill_number":"HB5144","title":"No vaccine mandate for schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit vaccine mandates for schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5144/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5144&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828167,"bill_number":"HB5102","title":"To reduce the business license fee for WV Volunteer Fire Departments to $250","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the amount paid to the Tax Commissioner for the annual licensure fees to volunteer fire departments for charitable raffles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5102/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5102&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1828172,"bill_number":"HB5181","title":"Requiring child protective services (“CPS”) workers to record, via audio, all interactions during CPS visits.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate audio recording during Child Protective Services investigations and interactions during visits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5181/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5181&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1828173,"bill_number":"HB5162","title":"Establish a program to promote creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Youth Apprenticeship Program and expanding registered apprenticeship programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 171, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5162/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5162&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1828176,"bill_number":"HB5101","title":"Establishing reporting requirements for utilities that are members of a regional transmission organization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that each public service utility that is a member of a regional transmission organization submit information relating to the utility or an affiliate's votes at a regional transmission organization meeting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5101/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5101&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1828179,"bill_number":"HB5142","title":"Allow Religious Exemptions for vaccines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide exemptions from mandatory immunizations based on religious reasons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5142/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5142&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1828180,"bill_number":"HB5125","title":"Requiring absentee ballots to be received by the time polls close on election day.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require absentee ballots to be received by the time the polls close on election day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5125/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5125&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1828185,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Clarifying appellate jurisdiction of Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the appellate jurisdiction of the Intermediate Court of Appeals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 76, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB548/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=548&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1828186,"bill_number":"HB5132","title":"Increasing criminal penalties for repeat offenders for certain crimes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase criminal penalties for repeat offenders for certain crimes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5132/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5132&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1828189,"bill_number":"HB5078","title":"To include Salem University in programs wherein the Promise Scholarship is accepted","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include Salem University in the PROMISE Scholarship program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5078/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5078&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1828203,"bill_number":"HB5161","title":"To create a “digital wallet” to keep all certifications/licensure accrued by the person in one place","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a digital wallet for certifications and licensures.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5161/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5161&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jimmy Willis"},
{"bill_id":1828204,"bill_number":"HB5095","title":"Require county boards of education to train at least one professional staff member at each school in a grant writing procedures.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to train at least one professional staff member at each school in grant writing procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5095/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5095&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828205,"bill_number":"HB5140","title":"Allowing certain slaughterhouses sell meat products direct to consumer in individual amounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit custom or noncommercial slaughterhouses to sell meat to customers without restriction on portion size.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5140/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5140&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1828209,"bill_number":"HB5081","title":"Relating to any school employee before being hired must pass a CPS background check","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require school personnel to pass a CPS background check prior to being hired.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5081/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5081&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828210,"bill_number":"HB5194","title":"Requiring purchases of certain commodities and services from state use program partners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require purchases of certain commodities from non-profit workshops and requiring the director consult with the Committee on the Purchase of Commodities and Services from the Handicapped in making purchasing decisions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5194/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5194&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1828213,"bill_number":"HB5179","title":"Relating to the creation of “Jaycie’s Law.”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create \"Jaycie's Law.\" The bill provides for legislative intent. The bill allows for excused absences for student parents, with time periods for natural births and C-section births. The bill provides for excused absences in the event that a child of the student parent is sick, expectations for parenting education referencing, Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5179/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5179&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1828216,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize legislative rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding Guidelines for Employing and Evaluating Presidents, Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student (HEAPS) Grant Program, West Virginia Providing Real Opportunities for Maximizing In-State Student Excellence (PROMISE) Scholarship Program, Dual Enrollment Pilot Program, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Scholarship Program, Higher Education Grant Program, and Nursing Scholarship Program; to authorize legislative rules for the Council for Community and Technical College Education regarding Higher Education Accountability System, Dual Enrollment Pilot Program, Initial Authorization of Degree-Granting Institutions, and Tuition and Fees; and repealing the Council for Community and Technical College Education's rule regarding Accountability System.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 178, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB547/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=547&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1828220,"bill_number":"HB5085","title":"To provide a tax credit for businesses who utilize recycling programs or recycling facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create tax incentives for businesses that recycle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5085/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5085&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1828223,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Prohibiting certain persons from receiving compensation for advising or assisting with veterans benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define veterans benefits matters and identify actions that constitute representation and compensation for representing a person seeking veterans benefits. The bill requires that any such representation comply with federal law; that a violation of this section is an unlawful practice and a violation of West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB554/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=554&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1828227,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Creating Office of Nursing Education and Workforce Development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to do away with the Center for Nursing and transfer its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB563/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=563&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1828228,"bill_number":"HB5088","title":"To require all state employees, county employees, and employees of county school boards to be subject to random drug testing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require mandatory drug testing for all classes of employees of county commissions, the state of West Virginia, State Board of Education, and in K through 12 schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5088/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5088&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1828232,"bill_number":"HB5145","title":"Removing Hepatitis B from the list of required vaccinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the hepatitis B vaccine from the vaccines mandated by this state or required for admission to a public, private, and parochial school in this state or a state-regulated child care center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5145/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5145&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1828233,"bill_number":"HB5104","title":"Increasing mandatory insurance coverage limits for proof of financial responsibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase mandatory insurance coverage limits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5104/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5104&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1828235,"bill_number":"HB5092","title":"Ensuring certain amount of vehicle registration renewal fee be dedicated to Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure the $1 service fee for the renewal of vehicle registration is dedicated to the county sheriff for contribution to the county general fund and the deputy sheriff's retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5092/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5092&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1828240,"bill_number":"HB5167","title":"Relating to access of records in controlled substance monitoring","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add qualified examiners with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to the persons who have access to the Controlled Substances Monitoring Database maintained by the Board of Pharmacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5167/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5167&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carl Martin"},
{"bill_id":1828243,"bill_number":"HB5068","title":"Make speeds that exceed 25MPH over the speed limit reckless driving.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that operating any vehicle at speeds in excess of 25 miles per hour over the posted speed limit is reckless driving.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5068/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5068&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828246,"bill_number":"HB5168","title":"Providing for the election of county school superintendents to four year terms.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all County School Superintendents to be elected by the voters of their respective counties for four-year terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5168/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5168&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Longanacre"},
{"bill_id":1828247,"bill_number":"HB5197","title":"To make school resource officers (“SROs”) part of the school funding formula","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include school resource officers (\"SROs\") as part of the school aid formula.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5197/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5197&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Hardy"},
{"bill_id":1828252,"bill_number":"HB5191","title":"Relating to permitting obscenity in schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that exemptions to distribution and display to minor of obscene matters do not apply to public libraries or museums with regard minors in elementary or middle schools. The bill also requires public libraries or museums to block access to obscene matter to minors in elementary or middle schools who have a library card or a county or state board of education that supplies a tablet or notepad or a laptop computer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5191/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5191&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margitta Mazzocchi"},
{"bill_id":1828255,"bill_number":"HB5198","title":"Allow parents to file parenting plan in event the relationship ends","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit court filing of a parent plan agreement without being a part of a divorce or separation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5198/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5198&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828258,"bill_number":"HB5114","title":"Change the maximum time period of a protective order to one year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the time period of a protective order extension to one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5114/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5114&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1828259,"bill_number":"HB5165","title":"Relating to authorizing museums to claim title to certain property in possession of the museum after providing certain notices.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize museums to claim title to certain property in possession of the museum after providing certain notices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5165/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5165&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1828264,"bill_number":"HB5202","title":"Provide volunteer firemen free license plates and vehicle registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit volunteer firefighters with five or more years of service to be eligible for free vehicle registrations and license plates on their personal vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5202/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5202&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1828265,"bill_number":"HB5185","title":"Provide tax credit incentive to businesses and individuals that donate to pregnancy/birth centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit for companies who donate to pregnancy and birthing centers in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5185/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5185&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828266,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Medical Ethics Defense Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect medical practitioners, healthcare institutions, and healthcare payers from discrimination, punishment, or retaliation as a result of any instance of conscientious medical objection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB560/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=560&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1828272,"bill_number":"HB5195","title":"Create a half day position for all school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create \"half day\" positions for school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5195/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5195&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1828273,"bill_number":"HB5071","title":"State to reimburse county for inmate costs when conviction results in credit for time served","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the state to reimburse a county for inmate costs when a conviction of an inmate results in credit for time served towards any sentence imposed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5071/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5071&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1828276,"bill_number":"HB5134","title":"Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a deceased disabled veteran real property exemption for widowed spouses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5134/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5134&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Doug Smith"},
{"bill_id":1828277,"bill_number":"HB5126","title":"To reduce the chances of election fraud","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the chances of election fraud by clarifying requirements for voter registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5126/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5126&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1828282,"bill_number":"HB5120","title":"Relating to medical records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update definitions and who has access to medical records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5120/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5120&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1828284,"bill_number":"HB5091","title":"West Virginia Critical Infrastructure Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add the criminal offense of damaging, destroying, or stealing any amount of copper, with felony penalties, providing for forfeiture of items of personal property which are used, have been used, or are intended for use, used in perpetration of theft or damage to infrastructure; and providing that the forfeiture provisions of this bill be governed by the applicable provisions of the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 89, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5091/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5091&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Ferrell"},
{"bill_id":1828287,"bill_number":"HB5076","title":"Relating to Well Plugging Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the process of well plugging. The bill adds new conditions in which a well does not need promptly plugged. Finally, the bill limits causes of actions in law and equity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5076/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5076&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1828289,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Permitting certain teenagers to work without obtaining work permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that 14 or 15 year old obtain a work permit; establishing that employer seeking to hire a child 14 or older receive an age certificate from the commission prior to employing the child; providing commissioner the authority to issue age certificates for children ages 14 and over; and providing penalties for a person that issues an age certificate in violation of the article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Workforce","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Workforce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB559/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=559&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1828293,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Relating to consumers sales and service tax and use tax purchases and exemptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the threshold jobs creation number from 300 to 50; and to making stylistic changes, which authorizes an exemption for qualified purchases of computers and computer software, primary material handling equipment, racking and racking systems, and components, building materials and certain tangible personal property to be incorporated into a qualified, new or expanded warehouse or distribution facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB552/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=552&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1828294,"bill_number":"HB5112","title":"Consumer Data Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect consumer data privacy by establishing a consumer right to request copy of personal data collected; establishing a consumer right to have personal information deleted or corrected; establishing a consumer right to request personal data sold or shared; establishing a consumer right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information to third parties; prohibiting discrimination against consumers who exercise their right under this article; establishing procedures for requests for personal information under this article; establish a form to opt-out of sale or sharing of personal information; creating a private cause of action; empowering the West Virginia Division of Consumer Protection to establish rules under this article for enforcement; and empowering the West Virginia Division of Consumer Protection to bring suit for violation of this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5112/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5112&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1828295,"bill_number":"HB5109","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":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5109/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5109&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1828299,"bill_number":"HB5072","title":"To require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States","description":"The purpose of this bill is create the Act to Prohibit the Purchase of Small Unmanned Aircrafts Manufactured or Assembled by a Covered Foreign Entity. The bill provides for definitions. The bill prohibits the purchase of small unmanned aircraft from covered foreign entities. Finally, the bill provides for the drone replacement grant program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5072/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5072&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1828300,"bill_number":"HB5111","title":"Create the Statewide Online Education Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Statewide Online Education Program to enable eligible students to earn high school graduation credit through the completion of publicly funded online courses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5111/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5111&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1828307,"bill_number":"HB5187","title":"Remove hormone blockers from transgender code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove hormone therapy as a means of medical treatment for minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5187/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5187&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828311,"bill_number":"HB5166","title":"Relating to the distribution of drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain action concerning the distribution of safety-net drugs to contract pharmacies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5166/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5166&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1828312,"bill_number":"HB5192","title":"Relating to requiring the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to create rules relating to the practice of pharmacy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5192/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5192&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1828316,"bill_number":"HB5188","title":"Relating to awards and benefits for duty related disability in the municipal police officers and firefighters retirement system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the prerequisite that a disabled police officer or firefighter be found unable to engage in other substantial gainful employment before awarding disability benefits.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 74, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5188/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5188&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geno Chiarelli"},
{"bill_id":1828318,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Reducing number of days required for certain educators to apply for full-time employment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the number of days for which completion of employment in any one school year, substitute teachers, except retired teachers and other retired professional educators employed as substitutes, accrue seniority exclusively for the purpose of applying for employment as a permanent, full-time professional employee and for which that number of days or more of employment is prorated and vests as a fraction of the school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB561/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=561&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1828319,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Expanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the employment and training requirements necessary to receive SNAP benefits. The bill defines and expands exemptions. The bill clarifies the Secretary's duties when there is a lack of funding or inability to provide employment and training. Finally, the bill identifies when assignments to the employment and training program may not be suspended.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB562/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=562&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rollan Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1828325,"bill_number":"HB5133","title":"Eliminating the age requirement for hiring West Virginia law enforcement employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the age limit of 40 years when hiring law-enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5133/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5133&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1828326,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Relating to compensation for firefighters required to work holidays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish time off or rate of pay for firefighters who are required to work during holidays.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 233, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB557/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=557&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1828332,"bill_number":"HB5136","title":"Creating the Supported Decision-Making Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Supported Decision-Making Act. The bill provides for a legislative purpose. The bill provides for definitions. The bill lays out the requirements for the petition. Finally, the bill provides for transitional planning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5136/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5136&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1828335,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"U. S. Air Force Airman 1st Class “Willis ”Arnold\" Karickhoff Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Air Force Airman 1st Class “Willis ”Arnold\" Karickhoff Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR49/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dana Ferrell"},
{"bill_id":1828338,"bill_number":"HB5098","title":"Requiring Federal law enforcement to coordinate with Attorney General and County Sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require federal law enforcement officials to provide a minimum of 48 hours' notice to the Attorney General and affected local sheriff's department prior to execution of federal warrants or arrests in the state of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5098/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5098&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1828340,"bill_number":"HB5135","title":"To allow those who are 18-20 years old to carry a deadly weapon concealed without a permit and to add a definition of the term “ammunition” relating to the requirements for obtaining a state permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a definition of the term \"ammunition\" relating to the requirements for obtaining a state permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon pursuant to the provisions of §61-7-4 of this code. The bill allows those persons 18-20 years of age to be permitted to carry a deadly weapon, as those persons 21 and over are currently permitted to do.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5135/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5135&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1828345,"bill_number":"HB5115","title":"Relating to the valuation of farm property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that land assessed as farm property in West Virginia for taxation purposes be assessed at the regular rate of taxation for the preceding three years after the sale of the property for development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5115/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5115&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1828346,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Permitting State Tax Division investigators carry concealed weapons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit investigators in the State Tax Division to carry concealed weapons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB549/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=549&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1828350,"bill_number":"HB5107","title":"Relating to compulsory immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a personal belief exemption to required immunizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5107/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5107&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1828351,"bill_number":"HB5118","title":"To raise the hiring age for law enforcement officers to age 60.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the age limit of 40 years to 60 years when hiring law-enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5118/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5118&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1828352,"bill_number":"HB5121","title":"Terminating the Purchasing Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the Purchasing Division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5121/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5121&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1828356,"bill_number":"HB5203","title":"Relating generally to annual funding from the WV State Budget for Volunteer Fire Department and EMS","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any increased costs or expenditures to volunteer fire departments that result from the implementation of a state legislative rule shall be funded respectively by the State Fire Commission and the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5203/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5203&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1828357,"bill_number":"HB5077","title":"Establishing residency requirements for candidates seeking nomination and election to United States Congress","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish residency requirements for candidates seeking nomination and election to United States Congress.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5077/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5077&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828362,"bill_number":"HB5139","title":"Allow teachers to bank personal and sick days.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow teachers to bank any unused sick leave or personal leave to the next academic year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5139/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5139&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1828364,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Modifying requirements related to levy of service fees","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to business improvement districts. The bill also modifies requirements related to levy of service fees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 67, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB551/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=551&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1828368,"bill_number":"HB5131","title":"Relating to net metering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the method for determining rebates 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":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5131/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5131&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1828369,"bill_number":"HB5175","title":"Eliminate funding for the Center for Nursing and transfer its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to do away with the Center for Nursing and transfer its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 201, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5175/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5175&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1828374,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Providing for religious exemptions of school attendance immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a religious exemption to school attendance vaccines requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB553/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=553&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rollan Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1828375,"bill_number":"HB5169","title":"Restricting foreign ownership of land and other interests in the State of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict foreign ownership of land and other interests in the State of West Virginia as specified. The bill defines terms. The bill requires registration as specified. The bill authorizes enforcement of ownership restrictions as specified. The bill provides for a civil penalty. The bill requires the inclusion of notices of foreign ownership in assessment schedules and tax statements. The bill specifies applicability. The bill requires rulemaking. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5169/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5169&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1828379,"bill_number":"HB5122","title":"Relating to civil service for deputy sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the age requirement of becoming a deputy sheriff.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 73, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5122/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5122&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1828380,"bill_number":"HB5089","title":"Creating limited waiver from certificate of public convenience and necessity requirement for certain water or sewer services projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a waiver of the requirement to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity for projects that are approved by the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council and funded by ARPA/SFR monies through Economic Enhancement Grant Fund grants. The waiver shall expire on January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5089/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5089&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1828382,"bill_number":"HB5070","title":"Provide 25% Discount to WV Residents using State Parks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to providing West Virginia residents a 25 percent discount for lodging and services at West Virginia State Parks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5070/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5070&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1828386,"bill_number":"HB5124","title":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the restrictions of taxpayers to access online curriculum, and allow for taxpayers to inspect additional instructional material adopted by the county board pursuant to including books in the classroom.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the restrictions of taxpayers to access online curriculum. The bill allows for any taxpayer to inspect additional instructional material adopted by the county board pursuant to including books in the classroom. Finally, the bills allows for any individual to file a complaint.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5124/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5124&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1828388,"bill_number":"HB5103","title":"Relating to payment for EMS treatment without transport","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 and to require insurance plans to cover special emergency ambulance service fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5103/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5103&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1828391,"bill_number":"HB5127","title":"Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a program to include Potomac State College of West Virginia as an eligible institution for participation in the \"Learn and Earn Program\". The bill removes reference to the program being a \"pilot\" program.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5127/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5127&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1828393,"bill_number":"HB5069","title":"Move marina gas tax proceeds to DNR Law enforcement division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the proceeds of fuel purchased at marinas and boat docks in this state shall be directed to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5069/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5069&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1828397,"bill_number":"HB5171","title":"Farm Direct Feed Sales Exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to; provide that persons engaged in selling products or commodities produced exclusively on their own farm are not distributors and are exempt from obtaining a Commercial Feed Distributor Permit West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5171/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5171&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1828398,"bill_number":"HB5158","title":"Relating to making technical corrections to the special education code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clean up statutory provisions regarding the special education code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 116, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5158/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5158&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1828402,"bill_number":"HB5129","title":"To ban the unsolicited distribution of absentee applications by third parties and election officials.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ban the unsolicited distribution of absentee applications by third parties and election officials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5129/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5129&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1828403,"bill_number":"HB5082","title":"Exempt those with 25 years holding an insurance license from attaining additional CEUs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt persons who have held an insurance license for 20 years or more from the requirement to attend continuing education courses.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5082/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5082&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1828406,"bill_number":"HB5201","title":"Addressing the number of ambulance squads needed per affected population in every county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require counties to provide ambulance services at a ratio of one ambulance for every 20,000 residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5201/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5201&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1828407,"bill_number":"HB5100","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. The 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. The 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":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5100/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5100&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1828422,"bill_number":"HB5152","title":"To permit students in Christian schools at the elementary and middle school level to participate in county level sport tournaments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize elementary and middle school students enrolled in any private, parochial or church school or school of a religious order or other nonpublic school to participate in county basketball tournaments held at the end of the basketball season, except for invitational tournaments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5152/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5152&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1828469,"bill_number":"HB5146","title":"Increase penalties for abuse of or cruelty to animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide increased protections for the welfare of domestic animals in the care of animal shelters, breeders, and private individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5146/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5146&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1828519,"bill_number":"HB5151","title":"Relating to defining term fictive kin","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add former foster parents to the definition of fictive kin.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 49, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5151/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5151&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1828571,"bill_number":"HB5150","title":"Establishing a nuclear reactor pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5150/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5150&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1828627,"bill_number":"HB5149","title":"Requiring all hospitals and medical offices to send a notice to all former or current patients when they turn 18, informing them that if they have had any negative or adverse side effects of a procedure that was performed on them as a child to contact the hospital or office to inform them of the issue","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requires persons or entities rendering medical services to patients who were under the age of 18 years at the time of the services to notify these patients after they reach 18years of age to contact the providers of any adverse or negative effects experienced from the services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5149/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5149&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1828675,"bill_number":"HB5147","title":"To quantify fair workman compensation rates and more equitable method of tracking/billing for various classifications within volunteer fire departments and emergency rescue personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to quantify and ensure fair workers' compensation rates and to develop a more equitable method of tracking and billing for the various classifications within volunteer fire departments and emergency rescue personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5147/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5147&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1828726,"bill_number":"HB5148","title":"Reducing cost for Volunteer Fire and EMS supplies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the promulgation of rules, to implement a central purchasing program to reduce the cost of supplies by purchasing in bulk or in a discounted format for volunteer fire fighters and emergency medical services first responders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5148/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5148&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1829244,"bill_number":"HB5248","title":"Relating to the regulation of behavioral health centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to consolidate and update the behavioral health center licensing provisions and requirements. This update would separate behavioral health centers based on treatment settings, residential or non-residential. This division would allow better regulation of the facilities based on the treatment setting. Modernization of licensing fees and civil money penalties are to address issues related to behavioral health centers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5248/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5248&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1829245,"bill_number":"HB5244","title":"Relating to portable benefit plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for voluntary portable insurance plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5244/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5244&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1829247,"bill_number":"HB5236","title":"Relating to coercive control in domestic violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the definition of domestic violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5236/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5236&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Diana Winzenreid"},
{"bill_id":1829249,"bill_number":"HB5249","title":"Vaccine exemption for private, parochial, charter, virtual charter, and remote public schools.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit vaccine mandates for certain schools in this state. The bill acknowledges that student athletes must still adhere to certain guidelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5249/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5249&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1829254,"bill_number":"HB5238","title":"Mandating that all courts provide adjudication for juvenile offenders for traffic violations to the Division of Motor Vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate that all courts provide adjudication records for traffic violations of juvenile offenders to the Division of Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 191, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5238/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5238&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1829255,"bill_number":"HB5239","title":"Require all recovery residences to be registered with the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a licensure procedure for recovery residence/ residential substance use disorder service programs. The bill defines terms; establishes licensure application process for substance use disorder service programs and for registration; creates program requirements; establishes revocation process; sets forth the reconsideration process; sets forth the administrative due process provision; provides for administrative and judicial appeal; establishes reporting requirements and renewal provisions; sets requirements for continuum of care; and establishes civil penalties and injunctive relief.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5239/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5239&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1829257,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Supporting preservation of Charleston USPS Processing and Distribution Center","description":"Supporting preservation of Charleston USPS Processing and Distribution Center","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR16/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1829261,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Recognizing Riley Gaines as ambassador for Independent Women's Forum and advocate for women's equality in sports","description":"Recognizing Riley Gaines as ambassador for Independent Women's Forum and advocate for women's equality in sports","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR17/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1829263,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Providing cost-of-living adjustment for certain public employees and teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $1,000 cost-of-living adjustment to certain retirees of the Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB579/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=579&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1829267,"bill_number":"HB5235","title":"To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties related to child sexual assault and sexual abuse; to increase penalties for distributing, possessing and transporting material depicting a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct; and to clarify that that failure to report sexual assault, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation of a child is a felony.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5235/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5235&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1829269,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Assisted Reproduction Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set forth provisions for genetic and gestational surrogacy. The bill requires an agreement, sets forth requirements to enter the agreement, required terms, the process of the agreement, and the content of the agreement. The bill sets forth parentage under the bill and addresses subsequent marital status. The bill addresses how documents are handled and maintained and the jurisdiction of the court over the agreement. The bill addresses termination of the agreement. The bill addresses parentage under the agreement both for gestational surrogacy and genetic surrogacy and the various actions that can impact parentage, including but not limited to death of an intended parent and divorce of the surrogate. The bill provides for breach of an agreement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB575/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=575&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1829274,"bill_number":"HB5212","title":"Require new vehicle charging stations to be universal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that new electric vehicle charging stations be universally accessible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5212/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5212&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1829277,"bill_number":"HB5231","title":"Relating to use of leashed dogs for tracking mortally wounded deer, elk, turkey, wild boar or bear","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that only one leashed dog may be used for tracking mortally wounded deer, elk, turkey, wild boar, or bear.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5231/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5231&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1829279,"bill_number":"HB5220","title":"Authorizing State Tax Division Investigators to carry concealed weapon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize investigators of the criminal investigation in the criminal investigation division of the state Tax Division to carry firearms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5220/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5220&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1829282,"bill_number":"HB5222","title":"Creating the State Property Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties associated with certain crimes when they occur on state property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5222/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5222&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Hall"},
{"bill_id":1829287,"bill_number":"HB5250","title":"Relating to combatting gift card fraud","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define terms, establish required notices, and describe necessary training to combat gift card fraud as well as describe the penalties associated with violating these provisions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5250/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5250&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1829288,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Designating January 29, 2024, as Fairmont State University Day","description":"Designating January 29, 2024, as Fairmont State University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR15/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1829289,"bill_number":"HB5227","title":"Requiring age-appropriate instruction on the Holocaust","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all public schools located within this state to give age-appropriate instruction on the Holocaust.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5227/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5227&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1829296,"bill_number":"HB5229","title":"To require a new written, phoned, or e-mail prescription order within 72 hours of a prescription change","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all prescribers of medications document any change of instructions to a patient and inform the patient's pharmacy of such changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5229/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5229&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rickey Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1829298,"bill_number":"HB5245","title":"Supplementing, amending, and increasing existing items of appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5245/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5245&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1829300,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Permitting medical marijuana to be prescribed in edible form","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the restriction that prevents medical marijuana from being in edible form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB573/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=573&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1829302,"bill_number":"HB5253","title":"Relating to transition the Medicaid long-term care program to a managed care system.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transition the Medicaid long-term care program to a managed care system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5253/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5253&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1829305,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Prohibiting warrantless entry on private lands","description":"The purpose of this bill is to stop warrantless entry of private lands; limitations of entry onto private lands; clarifying the process for law enforcement entry onto posted private lands; use of surveillance cameras on or near posted private lands; searches and seizures on private lands; requiring a search warrant or other recognized exception for searches and seizures in open fields; providing a definition; providing for abolishing the common law open fields doctrine; prohibiting surveillance cameras on private property; and providing exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB580/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=580&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1829306,"bill_number":"HB5247","title":"Providing for election reform and protections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for election reform. The bill defines \"Public Election Related Information and Data.\" The bill allows for the public disclosure of this data through the Freedom of Information Act (\"FOIA\"). The bill provides for the maintenance of Public Election Related Information and Data including cast vote records, also known as \"CVRs.\" The bill provides for restrictions of certain electronic software voting systems and contingent hand counting procedures. Finally, the bill provides for the random physical inspection of electronic voting systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5247/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5247&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1829307,"bill_number":"HB5237","title":"Prohibiting driving slow in left lane except under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring operators of vehicles to drive in rightmost portion or lane of roads or highways.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5237/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5237&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1829311,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Modifying tax credits for certain apprenticeship training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate requirement that the credit base be limited to wages paid to apprentices in the construction trades and specifying an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB564/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=564&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1829314,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Applying certain manufacturing tax credits against personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize application of the manufacturing investment tax credit and the manufacturing property tax adjustment credit against personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB565/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=565&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1829317,"bill_number":"HB5233","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to post all meeting notices per Open Meetings Act on their website","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Board of Registered Nurses to comply with the Open Governmental Procedures Act, share a computer link to meetings that are live streamed, and publicly post meeting minutes to its website.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5233/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5233&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1829321,"bill_number":"HB5215","title":"Any Volunteer Fireman that is fully trained and active in 75% of all activities and calls are to be exempt from WV State Personnel Income Tax.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a personal income tax exemption to all volunteer firefighters who are active on 75% of all activities and calls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5215/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5215&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1829326,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Clarifying offense of burglary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the offense of burglary involves a dwelling or outbuilding belonging to another.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 84, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB578/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=578&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1829327,"bill_number":"HB5209","title":"Relating to requiring the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification to inspect office-based medication-assisted treatment programs at least every 24 months.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification to inspect office-based medication-assisted treatment programs at least every 24 months.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5209/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5209&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1829330,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Creating Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Advisory Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a council to establish a state Alzheimer's Plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB566/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=566&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1829331,"bill_number":"HB5225","title":"Public defender experience counts for judicial retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a credit toward judicial retirement for public defender service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5225/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5225&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1829334,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Creating WV Corridor H Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority Commission comprised of the economic development agencies of Lewis, Upshur, Barbour, Randolph, Tucker, Grant, and Hardy, counties.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB571/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=571&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1829336,"bill_number":"HB5246","title":"Relating generally to unlawful restraint of dogs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit unlawful restraint of dogs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5246/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5246&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rickey Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1829340,"bill_number":"HB5230","title":"To provide a means to classify when medications should be continued or stopped for patients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require regular updates to a patient's medication regimen be provided to the patient's pharmacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5230/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5230&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rickey Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1829347,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Relating to reimbursement for child care based on enrollment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require child- care providers to be paid by enrollment rather than attendance of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB576/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=576&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1829350,"bill_number":"HB5252","title":"Requiring certain minimum experience for the director or coordinator of services class title involving school transportation.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a minimum experience requirement for the director or coordinator of services class title involving school transportation. The bill provides eligibility for candidates for professional employee positions involving supervision of a county transportation department. The bill makes any service employee who is certified as a Director or Supervisor of Pupil Transportation by the National Association for Pupil Transportation Certification. Finally, the bill requires county boards to consider such candidates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 247, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5252/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5252&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1829353,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Supplemental appropriation to DOT, Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 12, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB574/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=574&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1829354,"bill_number":"HB5234","title":"Relating to Free State Park passes, Hunting & Fishing Licenses for Veterans with PTSD diagnosis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for free hunting licenses and fishing licenses for veterans with a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5234/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5234&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Diana Winzenreid"},
{"bill_id":1829357,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Recognizing Myles Lumber Company as WV Outstanding Tree Farmer for 2023","description":"Recognizing Myles Lumber Company as WV Outstanding Tree Farmer for 2023","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR13/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1829359,"bill_number":"HB5217","title":"Recognizing United States currency as legal tender for all transacations private and public.","description":"The purpose of this bill is for West Virginia to recognize United States currency and coins as legal tender for all transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5217/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5217&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1829363,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Designating January 29, 2024, as Future Farmers of America Day","description":"Designating January 29, 2024, as Future Farmers of America Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR14/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1829364,"bill_number":"HB5219","title":"Removing the 140 day a year cap placed on the amount of days a year a retired teacher can work before having their retirement penalized","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the number of days a retired teacher may accept employment may extend beyond 140 days under specific conditions; and to prohibit reduction of benefits or requiring additional contributions for retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5219/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5219&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1829368,"bill_number":"HB5232","title":"The Business Liability Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the Business Liability Protection Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 269, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5232/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5232&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Maynor"},
{"bill_id":1829372,"bill_number":"HB5218","title":"Relating to placing a cap on insurance copays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to cap insurance copayments for certain services at $500 a year for insureds who are terminally ill until death.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5218/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5218&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1829375,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the focus from truancy and unexcused absences to a multi-tiered system of support and all absences, both excused and unexcused; limit the number of parental excuses that can be accepted each school year as documentation that an absence is excused; require county attendance director and assistant to ensure the implementation of MTSS interventions; recognize that the existing definition of \"neglected child\" includes failure to supply necessary education; refer to existing school personnel reporting requirement applicable in certain cases pertaining to child neglect; and make referral for the development of a diversion program in truancy offense matters discretionary.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 105, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB568/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=568&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1829377,"bill_number":"HB5242","title":"Provide state employees who are volunteer emergency personnel paid leave for emergencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide paid leave for state employees working as volunteer emergency personnel when responding to emergencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5242/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5242&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1829381,"bill_number":"HB5228","title":"Requiring a telemarketer’s location must be indicated on customer’s caller ID","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that telemarketers telephone calls include the area code and correct point of origin that appear on potential consumers caller I.D.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5228/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5228&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rickey Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1829382,"bill_number":"HB5213","title":"To allow Gold Star spouses to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for one free Gold Star Family license plate to a Gold Star spouse.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 190, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5213/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5213&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1829383,"bill_number":"HB5241","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Office of the Insurance Commissioner to audit certain PEIA claims","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Insurance Commissioner to audit claims under the Public Employees Insurance Act related to post-traumatic stress syndrome disorder PTSD claims for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for first responders; conduct annual reviews and report to the Interim Joint Health Committee, Interim Committee on PEIA and Insurance, and the Interim Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5241/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5241&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1829386,"bill_number":"HB5251","title":"Relating to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; defining terms; establishing exclusions; establishing conduct that is prohibited under the article; and setting forth violations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5251/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5251&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1829388,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Providing immunity for hospitals with own police department in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from liability for hospitals that have established a hospital police department if a loss or claim results from the failure to provide police protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB567/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=567&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1829391,"bill_number":"HJR24","title":"Relating to the right to refuse any medical treatment, injection, device, vaccine or prophylactic","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to add a new section to Article III of the West Virginia Constitution, to recognize the right to refuse medical treatments, injections, devices, vaccines, or prophylactics and to further provide equal protection under the law and the right to public accommodation for persons that exercise this right.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR24/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1829394,"bill_number":"HB5208","title":"Providing tax credits for hiring those in recovery for substance abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an incentive for employers to hire people who are pursuing a formal program of recovery from substance abuse issues by allowing the employer to claim a tax credit for employing eligible individuals, with limits based upon the employer's total number of employees overall.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5208/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5208&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1829400,"bill_number":"HB5243","title":"Relating to Women’s Bill of Rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Women's Bill of Rights.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5243/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5243&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1829402,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Limiting landowner liability when land is used for certain purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage landowners to make land available for recreational purposes by limiting landowner liability.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB577/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=577&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1829404,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Creating statute of limitations on ethics complaints","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a one year statute of limitations on Ethics Commission complaints and give an appeal right for any complaint not resolved within 30 days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB570/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=570&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":1829408,"bill_number":"HB5254","title":"Relating generally to the creation of mental hygiene regions by the Supreme Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Supreme Court of Appeals to employ full-time mental hygiene commissioners with statewide jurisdiction to conduct mental hygiene proceedings in designated regions. The bill also creates a new system of temporary observation releases to ensure continued compliance with treatment plans and to allow for more efficient follow-up commitment if criteria have returned. Finally, the bill allows evaluators to conduct evaluations statewide and requires Certified Community Mental Health Centers to ensure that at least one examiner is available to provide coverage in each region at all hours and limits who may perform these evaluations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5254/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5254&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1829411,"bill_number":"HB5214","title":"Relating to payment of property taxes by co-owner or other intersted party limited to their interest","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the payment of taxes by co-owners or other interested parties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5214/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5214&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1829414,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Allowing municipalities to complete work previously requested to DOH","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow municipalities to complete work previously requested to the Division of Highways, with a provision for payment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB569/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=569&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1829417,"bill_number":"HB5207","title":"To create a special license plate for 100% disabled veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special license plate for 100% disabled veterans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5207/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5207&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1829420,"bill_number":"HB5240","title":"Eliminate woke, anti-women words from state government","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate woke words and agendas from state government documents, websites, literature, and in person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5240/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5240&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1829423,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Creating Forensic Pathology Recruitment Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a student loan repayment program for forensic pathology loan repayment program and to establish the salary requirements for a physician serving as a forensic pathologist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB572/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=572&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1829424,"bill_number":"HB5221","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":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5221/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5221&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1829429,"bill_number":"HB5206","title":"To choose to not vaccinate children does not amount to abuse and neglect","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the decision of a parent, guardian or custodian not to have a child vaccinated is not child abuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5206/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5206&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1829431,"bill_number":"HJR22","title":"Require Governor to provide at least five days notice to all state legislators when calling a Special Session","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide that the proclamation of the convening of the Legislature into special session by the governor be issued not less than five days prior to convening.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR22/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Kump"},
{"bill_id":1829432,"bill_number":"HB5223","title":"To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization program to identify and prioritize existing resources that can be directed to support economic development efforts in the Boone, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming counties; establish a revitalization council to manage these activities; and provide technical assistance support, services, and resources to support community revitalization of the Southern Coalfield counties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5223/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5223&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1829434,"bill_number":"HB5226","title":"Child Social Media Protection Bill","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect minors on social media and other Internet uses, listing requirements for social media usage, prohibit data collection on certain accounts, prohibit certain advertising, redirection of accounts, prohibit certain directed content, provide for parental access to social media of minors, limit access of accounts for minors and grant parental access and options, provide for investigative and enforcement powers to the Attorney General for violations, and provide for private rights of action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5226/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5226&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1829437,"bill_number":"HJR23","title":"Natural Resources and the Public Estate Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide the people with the right to clean air, pure water, and a stable climate and maintenance of our State's natural resources for current and future generations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR23/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1829440,"bill_number":"HB5224","title":"Exempting honorably discharged Veterans from “Hunter Safety Course” requirement for WV Hunting License","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt honorably discharged veterans from undergoing a hunter safety course as a prerequisite to obtaining a hunting license in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5224/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5224&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1829441,"bill_number":"HB5216","title":"Requiring all counties to establish a fire levy to support volunteer fire departments and EMS.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county commissions to establish fire levies to fund volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services within those counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5216/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5216&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1829666,"bill_number":"HB5211","title":"Relating to vaccination and mask requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide parents the freedom to decide whether to have their children vaccinated, to prohibit vaccine mandates as a condition to admission to schools, and to ensure that prior to vaccination that parents receive information about vaccines, including vaccine risks and how to report vaccine injuries. The bill forbids schools from requiring masks on children. The bill allows students to make their own decisions regarding vaccinations as a condition of entry to colleges and trade schools in West Virginia. The bill forbids colleges and trade schools from requiring masks at their campuses for students. The bill forbids businesses from requiring vaccines or masks as a condition of employment or entry into an establishment. The position of Immunization Officer is eliminated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5211/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5211&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1829892,"bill_number":"HB5257","title":"Relating generally to allowing the Supreme Court of Appeals discretion to create uniform pay scales for all levels of judicial support staff.","description":"Relating generally to allowing the Supreme Court of Appeals discretion to create uniform pay scales for all levels of judicial support staff.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5257/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5257&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1829905,"bill_number":"HB5330","title":"Require DHHR-CPS to notify the county school superintendent & local BOE president (of the public school system where the child attends) of pending CPS investigations.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Human Services to notify the county school superintendent and the local board of education president of the public school system where a child attends of any pending child protective service investigations. The bill exempts children enrolled in private schools, parochial schools, or homeschool. The bill requires the outcome of the investigation to be sent. Finally, the bill provides for documentation and requirements for notification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5330/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5330&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1829907,"bill_number":"HB5270","title":"Relating to the Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the cap on the NRPORS employer contribution and clarifies surviving spouse benefits when a member dies from a duty or non-duty related cause.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5270/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5270&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1829908,"bill_number":"HB5284","title":"Removing Personal care from the Certificate of Need requirements.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove personal care from the Certificate of Need requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5284/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5284&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1829911,"bill_number":"HB5327","title":"Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5327/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5327&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1829914,"bill_number":"HB5289","title":"To allow for the implementation of Educational Software in West Virginia public schools.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a partnership between Workforce West Virginia through its Division of Workforce Development and the West Virginia Board of Education for the implementation of the Plasma Games teaching program in high schools and technical schools in the state, establishing an implementation plan and reporting.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5289/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5289&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1829917,"bill_number":"HB5294","title":"Revising state law regulating farm wineries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise and update the code regulating farm wineries in West Virginia to allow the state's farm winery industry to be more competitive with farm wineries in adjacent states.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5294/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5294&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1829920,"bill_number":"HB5332","title":"Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt persons who have previously been commissioned as a notary public from the requirement of having a high school diploma or its equivalent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 241, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5332/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5332&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1829921,"bill_number":"HB5320","title":"Relating to economic development loans","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to modifying the implementation of economic development loans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5320/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5320&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1829926,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Including Salem University in PROMISE Scholarship program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include Salem University in the PROMISE Scholarship program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB584/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=584&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1829927,"bill_number":"HB5328","title":"Relating to expanding certain insurance coverages for pregnant women","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend Medicaid coverage for pregnant women by having the Bureau for Medical Services request a State Plan Amendment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5328/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5328&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anitra Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1829930,"bill_number":"HB5263","title":"Relating to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board and requiring participating public employers to remit retirement contributions and fees by electronic funds transfer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require participating public employers in any retirement plan administered by the CPRB to remit retirement contributions and fees by electronic funds transfer beginning July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5263/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5263&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1829936,"bill_number":"HB5313","title":"To require all stop lights in WV to be reprogrammed to add a 3 second pause between when one set of lights turns red and the opposite set of lights turns red","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a three-second pause be added to all traffic-control lights and devices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5313/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5313&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1829938,"bill_number":"HB5298","title":"Relating to prohibiting a candidate who failed to secure the nomination of a political party in a primary election from seeking the same elected office as an affiliate with a different political party in the subsequent general election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit unsuccessful candidates in a primary election from being nominated by a different political party for placement on the subsequent general election ballot.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 126, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5298/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5298&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1829940,"bill_number":"HB5273","title":"Relating to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System and clarifying payment upon death of member with less than 10 years of contributory service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify EMSRS surviving spouse benefits when member dies from duty or non-duty related cause, and to clarify how to compute a retiree's age when the member elected an early retirement and then returned to work.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 224, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5273/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5273&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1829942,"bill_number":"HB5288","title":"Relating to the time and place of holding primary elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the date for the primary election for the office of the President of United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5288/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5288&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hite"},
{"bill_id":1829945,"bill_number":"SB589","title":"Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit current campus police officers in this state to participate in the Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System (DSRS). The bill also mandates newly hired campus police officers to participate in the DSRS beginning on January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB589/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=589&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1829948,"bill_number":"HB5268","title":"Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that horizontal wells and horizontal drilling well work includes certain enhanced recovery techniques.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 134, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5268/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5268&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1829950,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Enabling State Fire Commission to propose legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the State Fire Commission to propose legislative rules and promulgate interpretive and procedural rules for legislative approval.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 234, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB587/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=587&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1829951,"bill_number":"HB5283","title":"Prohibiting certain foreign ownership of land","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain foreign ownership of land in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5283/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5283&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1829957,"bill_number":"HB5303","title":"Relating to exempting a neighborhood hospital from certificate of need","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define neighborhood hospitals and provide an exemption for neighborhood hospitals, ambulatory health care facilities, and ambulatory surgical facilities from requiring a certificate of need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5303/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5303&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Forsht"},
{"bill_id":1829958,"bill_number":"HB5297","title":"Relating to prohibiting pubertal modulation and hormonal therapy when provided to assist in a gender transition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove pubertal modulation and hormonal therapy from prohibited practices.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5297/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5297&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1829963,"bill_number":"HB5335","title":"Relating to compulsory immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to compulsory immunization and when a child is exempt.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5335/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5335&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1829967,"bill_number":"HB5323","title":"To establish a $100 per year penalty for inaccurate signage posted on interstates for industrial and commercial/business parks that are not near the interstate exits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit inaccurate signage along interstates. The bill provides for a penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5323/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5323&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1829970,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Establishing insulin safety net program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an insulin safety net program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB586/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=586&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1829973,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Designating January 30, 2024, as West Virginia University Day","description":"Designating January 30, 2024, as West Virginia University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR18/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1829974,"bill_number":"HB5265","title":"Require governmental meetings to have agendas posted on websites three days prior to the meeting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the agenda for public meetings of the governing bodies of county and local government entities publish notice of meetings and the agenda for the meetings at least three days prior to the meeting and to publish the agenda for the meetings on the website of the governing body.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5265/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5265&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1829979,"bill_number":"HB5282","title":"To prohibit rank choice voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit ranked choice voting in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5282/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5282&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1829980,"bill_number":"HB5267","title":"Relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify DSRS surviving spouse benefits when member dies from duty or non-duty related cause, and to clarify how to compute a retiree's age when a member elected an early retirement and then returned to work.This bill was recommended for passage in the 2024 regular session of the Legislature by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 75, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5267/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5267&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1829983,"bill_number":"HB5269","title":"Relating to the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify MPFRS surviving spouse benefits when member dies from duty or non-duty related causes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5269/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5269&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1829985,"bill_number":"HB5260","title":"To require all prescribers of medication to include their purpose for prescribing the medication to the patient","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that prescription medications be clearly labeled for the consumer with a simple statement of the purpose from the prescriber.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5260/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5260&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rickey Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1829989,"bill_number":"HB5307","title":"Modifying the crimes of petit larceny and grand larceny","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the monetary amounts constituting petit larceny and grand larceny; increases the criminal penalties upon conviction of the offense of grand larceny, creates a new criminal offense of aggravated grand larceny and establishes criminal penalties upon conviction thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5307/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5307&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1829990,"bill_number":"HB5321","title":"Relating to requiring local governments to provide matching funds for grants from the Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require local governments to provide matching funds for grants from the Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program unless demonstrated to be fiscally unable; and to require that fines assessed by local governments related to abandoned and dilapidated property be committed to the matching of Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program grants or to the demolition of condemned properties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5321/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5321&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1829995,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Creating Prohibition on Cell Cultured Animal Products Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Prohibition on Cell Cultured Animals Product Act. The bill provides for a short title. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill provides for a prohibition on cell-cultured animal products. The bill creates a civil penalty. The bill provides for a right of action. Finally, the bill provides for a definition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB582/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=582&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1829998,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Proclaiming fourth Saturday of November to be annually designated as Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide Remembrance Day","description":"Proclaiming fourth Saturday of November to be annually designated as Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide Remembrance Day","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR20/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1830000,"bill_number":"HB5300","title":"Moving the school system from a 5 day work week into a 4 day work week.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Board of Education to authorizing the State Board of Education to implement a two year county pilot program to change the school week from five days to four days subject to compliance with §18-5-45 of the code which requires the board to hold at least two public meetings that allow parents, teachers, teacher organizations, businesses, and other interested parties within the county to discuss the school calendar.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5300/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5300&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1830006,"bill_number":"HB5317","title":"Making it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the statute to make it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations and adding a definition for the term \"Commercial motor vehicle.\" This bill was recommended for passage by the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security and the West Virginia State Police during the 2024 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 192, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5317/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5317&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1830007,"bill_number":"HB5295","title":"Authorizing a private outdoor designated area to simultaneously host multiple qualified permit holders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expressly authorize a private outdoor designated area to simultaneously host multiple qualified permit holders, including but not limited to a special S2 licensed and properly insured private fair and festival.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 10, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5295/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5295&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1830013,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Political Subdivision Labor Regulatory Limitation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Local Government Labor Regulatory Limitation Act. The bill prohibits political subdivisions from enacting any ordinance, regulation, local policy, local resolution or other legal requirements regulating certain areas of the employer-employee relationship. The bill sets forth prohibited areas of regulation. The bill identifies exceptions. The bill sets forth a purpose, defines terms, and provides for private causes of action.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB590/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=590&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1830014,"bill_number":"HB5325","title":"Relating to the Pledge of Allegiance in schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add the flag of West Virginia to the instructional day pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States in schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5325/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5325&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1830017,"bill_number":"HB5292","title":"Relating to Extracurricular Inclusion and Learning Pod Freedom","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand learning pod and microschool freedoms while giving students not attending public schools equal access to interscholastic and extracurricular activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5292/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5292&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1830019,"bill_number":"HB5329","title":"Limiting the use of state funding under the Hope Scholarship Program for out-of-state private schools and providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent the use of state funds to pay costs for attending out-of-state private schools or receiving other services from an out-of-state provider.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5329/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5329&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1830024,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"A resolution reaffirming support for the town of Thurmond, the historic buildings within the community, and the strong coal mining history associated with it","description":"A resolution reaffirming support for the town of Thurmond, the historic buildings within the community, and the strong coal mining history associated with it","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR6/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1830027,"bill_number":"HB5275","title":"Requiring political subdivisions to document funds spent on behalf of certain noncitizen immigrants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require local municipalities, at both the city and county levels, to declare, on a quarterly basis, the amount of money spent meeting the needs of certain noncitizen immigrants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5275/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5275&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Longanacre"},
{"bill_id":1830028,"bill_number":"HB5259","title":"To promote the security of West Virginia motorists to account for increased costs of property damages, healthcare, and inflation.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase required minimum insurance coverages as proof of financial responsibility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5259/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5259&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Nestor"},
{"bill_id":1830033,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Using legal cannabis sales profits to offset employee contributions to PEIA","description":"The purpose of this bill is to the use of legal cannabis sales profits to offset employee contributions to the Public Employees Insurance program if the sale of recreational cannabis is legalized in West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB585/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=585&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1830034,"bill_number":"HB5308","title":"Repealing the provision of code related to anchoring or beaching shanty boats on lands of another","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section of the Code creating the offense of anchoring or beaching of shanty boats on lands of another without permission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5308/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5308&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1830037,"bill_number":"HJR25","title":"Resolution for Constitutional Officer Term Limits for Senators and Delegates in the West Virginia Legislature","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to create term limits for the House of Delegates and the Senate of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR25/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1830039,"bill_number":"HB5286","title":"Eliminating the ability to sub-contract under Certificate of Need","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the ability to sub-contract in the certificate of need process.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5286/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5286&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1830044,"bill_number":"HB5315","title":"Repealing the section of code related to the crime of possession of a machine gun","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the prohibition of the possession and the criminal penalties for that offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5315/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5315&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1830046,"bill_number":"HB5291","title":"To require retail businesses to accept small amounts of cash","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all retail businesses with a physical location in this state to accept cash for charges up to $100, and providing for enforcement by the Attorney General, private causes of action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5291/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5291&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1830049,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Relating generally to Purchasing Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt contracts, agreements or memoranda of understanding between a spending unit of a state government and West Virginia University or Marshall University for services from the Purchasing Division policies. It also provides that any contract entered into for the provision of Medicaid services by a risk-bearing entity is not exempt from the provisions of this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB591/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=591&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1830050,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Urging and requesting West Virginia Medicaid to authorize coverage through the West Virginia Medicaid program for portable oxygen concentrators, when medically necessary","description":"Urging and requesting West Virginia Medicaid to authorize coverage through the West Virginia Medicaid program for portable oxygen concentrators, when medically necessary","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR5/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1830058,"bill_number":"HJR26","title":"Resolution for Constitutional Officer Term Limits","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the West Virginia Constitution to clarify that the elected executive department officers may not hold any other elected offices during their terms; and to limit a person to only three consecutive terms as Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Attorney General, or Commissioner of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR26/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1830060,"bill_number":"HB5302","title":"Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require public elementary schools and secondary schools to display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments that meets certain requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5302/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5302&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elias Coop-Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1830062,"bill_number":"HB5262","title":"Relating generally to teacher’s bill of rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the creation of a Teachers Bill of Rights. The bill defines the duties of counselors. The bill defines data to be provided. The bill defines the special education student to instructor ratio, a waiver process, and compensation given to a teacher when the ratio is exceeded. The bill provides for supplemental duty calendar provisions. The bill prohibits sanctions in certain instances. The bill provides resources, including liability insurance, for classroom teachers. The bill provides for teacher quality assistance. Finally, the bill clarifies the process for the removal of students.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 248, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5262/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5262&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1830065,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Requiring CPS to give parents written copy of their rights in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that parents, named as a respondent, in an abuse and neglect case or investigation by Child Protective Services are given a copy of their rights that is written in plain, understandable language and giving authority to ensure receipt of said rights to the prosecutor of the county in which the investigation is taking place.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB588/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=588&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1830068,"bill_number":"HB5306","title":"Relating to bribery or attempted bribery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include jurors and witnesses to the list of people it is illegal to bribe.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5306/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5306&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Diana Winzenreid"},
{"bill_id":1830071,"bill_number":"HB5304","title":"Creating the Small Business Payroll Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Small Business Payroll Tax Credit, a three-year program establishing a tax credit for defined payroll taxes paid on up to 10,400 employee hours at a statutorily designated wage rate for new businesses with 15 or fewer employees, allowing for growth to 25 employees but capping the credit at 10,400 employee hours and eliminating the credit for businesses of 26 employees or greater; establishing a start date and end date; listing the amounts of credits which may be claimed in each year of the program; and requiring the Department of Economic Development to track the progress of this program and present a report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5304/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5304&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1830072,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"U. S. Army Colonel Merlin C. Kerns Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army Colonel Merlin C. Kerns Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR51/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1830076,"bill_number":"HB5272","title":"Child Online Pornography Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create standards for the protection of children online.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5272/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5272&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1830078,"bill_number":"HB5279","title":"Require all counties to link the records to one another","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require counties to establish a link to the public records of each county in the state and allow access to the public records of all of the counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5279/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5279&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Ross"},
{"bill_id":1830082,"bill_number":"HB5266","title":"Relating to false abuse/neglect referrals in child abuse cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit evidence of accusations of committing false allegations of child abuse in Family Court proceedings unless an individual has been convicted of that crime.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5266/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5266&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1830083,"bill_number":"HB5290","title":"To create “Holocaust Education Week”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create Holocaust Education Week in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5290/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5290&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1830088,"bill_number":"HB5326","title":"Relating to prohibition of unfair real estate service agreements","description":"Relating to prohibition of unfair real estate service agreements","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 202, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5326/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5326&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1830092,"bill_number":"HB5314","title":"Amending the mandatory penalties applying to third offense shoplifting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the prohibition on alternative sentencing and probation for the offense of third offense shoplifting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5314/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5314&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1830093,"bill_number":"HB5338","title":"Relating to Safe Harbor for Cybersecurity Programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to all create the Consumer Data Protection Act; establishing a framework for controlling and processing personal data in the state; creating definitions; limiting application to all persons that conduct business in the state and either control or process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or derive over 50 percent of gross revenue from the sale of personal data and control or process personal data of at least 25,000 consumers; providing for exemptions; delineating responsibilities and privacy protection standards for data controllers and processors; clarifying standards do not apply to state or local governmental entities; providing exceptions for certain types of data and information governed by federal law; providing that consumers have rights to access, correct, delete, obtain a copy of personal data, and to opt out of the processing of personal data for the purposes of targeted advertising; providing that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce violations of the law; providing for assistance of the Attorney General in obtaining relief; establishing the Consumer Privacy Fund to support this effort; and providing for construction and an effective date.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-03-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5338/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5338&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1830096,"bill_number":"HB5277","title":"Require adoption awareness material be made available in high school counseling offices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all students enrolled in grades nine through twelve (9-12) to be provided with adoption awareness material upon request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5277/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5277&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1830099,"bill_number":"HB5261","title":"Relating to the definition of small arms for purposes of taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of small arms to include the receiver or frame for purposes of taxation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 262, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5261/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5261&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1830103,"bill_number":"HB5311","title":"Establishing tax treatment of real property owned by another state government","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set the tax rate for property located in West Virginia that is owned by another state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5311/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5311&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1830104,"bill_number":"HB5293","title":"Relating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost each.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve the affordability, access, and quality of childcare by reducing the cost to the parent or caretaker.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5293/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5293&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1830109,"bill_number":"HB5287","title":"Relating generally to traffic safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase traffic safety by defining maintenance vehicles and describing making way for them.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5287/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5287&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jarred Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1830113,"bill_number":"HB5331","title":"Relating to boating safety education certificate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a valid driver's license instead of certificate of boating safety education when operating a boat.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5331/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5331&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1830116,"bill_number":"HB5336","title":"To require parental notification of certain immunization-related items by public school districts any time school-related immunization notifications or letters are sent to parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for school related immunization notifications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5336/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5336&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1830120,"bill_number":"HB5256","title":"Relating to child care staffing ratios at child care facilities for child care providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set maximum standards for child care ratios at child care centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5256/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5256&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1830123,"bill_number":"HB5305","title":"Relating to impaired driving not eligible for deferred adjudication","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify existing law that §17C-5-2b is the operative statute for deferred adjudication for all eligible driving under the influence cases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5305/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5305&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1830126,"bill_number":"HB5324","title":"Relating to using reappropriated funds from “Personal Services” to offer tuition reimbursement to professional new hires","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create in the state Treasury a special revolving fund to be known and designated as the \"Division of Personnel Recruitment and Retention fund\" consisting of reappropriated funds from \"Personal Services\" to offer tuition reimbursement to new positions for professional personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5324/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5324&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hite"},
{"bill_id":1830127,"bill_number":"HB5264","title":"Relating generally to the authorization and administration of optional county sales and use taxes and admission or amusement taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize and administer optional county sales and use taxes, admission, or amusement taxes and to provide terms for said administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5264/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5264&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1830130,"bill_number":"HB5312","title":"To increase the COLA by 15% for all retired state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a 15% cost-of-living adjustment for retired public employees and school personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5312/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5312&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1830133,"bill_number":"HB5316","title":"Adding exceptions to Article 7B of Chapter 55 of this code to which the provisions of Article 7B shall no longer apply","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the applicability of this article to certain practices by medical care providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5316/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5316&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1830136,"bill_number":"HB5301","title":"To mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5301/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5301&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1830138,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Supporting the Preservation of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center","description":"Supporting the Preservation of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR7/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"James Akers"},
{"bill_id":1830140,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Requiring correctional facilities to provide free feminine hygiene products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that free feminine hygiene products be provided to female prisoners in all jails, regional jails or state correctional facilities and female juveniles in juvenile detention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB581/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=581&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1830144,"bill_number":"HB5310","title":"Remote Patient Outcome Improvement Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of the Remote Patient Outcome Improvement Act. The bill provides for definitions. The bill provides for a short title. The bill creates definitions. Finally, the bill provides for utilization.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5310/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5310&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1830146,"bill_number":"HB5278","title":"Defend the Guard Act","description":"Defend the Guard Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5278/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5278&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1830151,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Jack A. Hatfield Memorial Bridge","description":"Jack A. Hatfield Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR50/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Margitta Mazzocchi"},
{"bill_id":1830153,"bill_number":"HB5280","title":"West Virginia Short Line Railroad Modernization Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Short Line Railroad Modernization Act and tax credit allowed and credit limitations for short line railroad companies in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5280/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5280&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1830157,"bill_number":"HB5276","title":"Relating to the amount of unemployment taxes and benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the calculation of the taxable wage base and modify the methodology for calculating the maximum benefit rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5276/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5276&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roland Jennings"},
{"bill_id":1830158,"bill_number":"HB5309","title":"Legislative Transparency Reform Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Legislative Transparency Act governing legislative procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5309/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5309&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1830160,"bill_number":"HB5296","title":"To exempt wage income earned from overtime for a period of three years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt wage income earned from overtime for a period of three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5296/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5296&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1830164,"bill_number":"HB5274","title":"To require all medical providers to orally explain any and all medical treatments and procedures and all possibilities for potential problems or complications or side effects to patients before proceeding with treatments.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require information to be provided orally to all patients in order for the patient to give informed consent knowing all potential outcomes for all medical tests, prescriptions, and treatments; providing a short title; defining terms; creating rights for patients; and establishing monetary penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5274/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5274&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1830167,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Relating to employer liability and damages in civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a streamlined process for evaluating an employer's liability for personal injury and wrongful death claims involving operators of commercial motor vehicles and to limit noneconomic damages in such actions to $1 million per plaintiff with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB583/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=583&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1830170,"bill_number":"HB5337","title":"Establishing the legislative oversight committee of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the legislative oversight committee of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation; clarify that the legislative oversight committee shall be charged with the immediate and ongoing oversight of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation's juvenile detention facilities and adult correctional facilities; and provide for executive sessions of the committee in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5337/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5337&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1830172,"bill_number":"HB5281","title":"Creating Persons with Disabilities Registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Persons with Disabilities Registry; and provide for a public records exemption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5281/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5281&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1830176,"bill_number":"HB5322","title":"Local Meat Processing Economic Development Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"Local Meat Processing Development Act\" restricting county and municipality ordinances that are more stringent than state or federal requirements and regulation of meat processing businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5322/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5322&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1830179,"bill_number":"HB5271","title":"Relating to Privacy of Social Care information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Privacy of Social Care Information Act. It provides a statement of legislative intent; sets forth definitions; clarifies applicability; provides for use of data; and describes article's relation to other privacy laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5271/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5271&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1830182,"bill_number":"HB5334","title":"Homestead Water Self-Sufficiency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a personal income tax credit for homestead water wells.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5334/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5334&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1830184,"bill_number":"HB5258","title":"Incentivizing the Sale of Healthy, Local Produce","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to implement a state-wide nutrition incentive program that encourages citizens who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to consume fresh, healthy, and locally grown food from eligible food items purchased at local farmers markets and participating grocers, and providing for an equal SNAP credit for the use of additional farmer market purchases up to $40 a month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5258/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5258&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rickey Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1830188,"bill_number":"HB5333","title":"Relating to landlord and tenant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a tenant's right to contact emergency services, leave a lease due to violence or threats of violence, and to ensure tenant privacy from landlords.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5333/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5333&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1830190,"bill_number":"HB5318","title":"Clarifying that elected municipal police chiefs shall be certified law-enforcement officers.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that elected municipal police chiefs shall be certified law-enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5318/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5318&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1830191,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Declaring December 14 as Frosty the Snowman Day","description":"Declaring December 14 as Frosty the Snowman Day","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR52/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1830194,"bill_number":"HB5319","title":"Creating the offense of exposing persons to fentanyl","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the offense of exposing a law-enforcement officer, probation officer, parole officer, courthouse security officer, correctional officer, the State Fire Marshal, a deputy or assistant fire marshal, firefighter, or emergency medical service personnel to opioids.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5319/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5319&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1830198,"bill_number":"HB5299","title":"The Closed Captioning Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Closed Captioning Act. The bill requires public places that have televisions for use by the public to have at least one half of those televisions to have their closed captioning feature activated at all times. The bill creates an exception. The bill defines terms, and establishes an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5299/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5299&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1830201,"bill_number":"HB5285","title":"Removing proviso for unemployment compensation “Threshold wage”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove a proviso for unemployment compensation \"threshold wage\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5285/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5285&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1830203,"bill_number":"HB5255","title":"To require insurance companies to reimburse ambulance agencies for providing treatment in place or transportation to alternative destinations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that an emergency medical services agency may triage and transport a patient to an alternative destination in this state or treat in place if the ambulance service is coordinating the care of the patient through medical command or telehealth services and to require insurance plans to provide coverage for those services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5255/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5255&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1831394,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Relating to administration of WV Water Pollution Control Act and Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide further assurances to the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding the state of West Virginia's application for primary enforcement authority over underground carbon dioxide sequestration programs in the state of West Virginia.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB596/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=596&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1831398,"bill_number":"HB5356","title":"Prohibiting registered sex offenders from utilizing school-based health centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit registered sex offenders from being within 1,000 feet of a school-based health center, requiring notices to be posted on school-based health centers, and imposing criminal penalties for registered sex offenders who violate this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5356/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5356&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1831404,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Disband the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other politicized intelligence and law enforcement agencies","description":"Disband the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other politicized intelligence and law enforcement agencies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR56/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1831408,"bill_number":"HB5352","title":"Relating to Pawnbrokers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to pawnbrokers, definitions; requiring a photograph; increasing amount of fines for violations; reporting requirements to local law-enforcement officials; and requiring pawnbrokers to retain the property in its original condition as delivered to the pawnbroker by the seller or pledgor for a minimum period of five business days before altering, disassembling, reselling, destroying, reducing, smelting, or otherwise disposing of the property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5352/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5352&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1831415,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Authorizing DMV to provide images to Secretary of State for voter identification purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide images of persons issued any identification or license to the Secretary of State for voter identification purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB592/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=592&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1831421,"bill_number":"HB5343","title":"Relating to adding an athletic trainer to the Board of Physical Therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a solely licensed athletic trainer to the board.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5343/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5343&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1831425,"bill_number":"HJR27","title":"Relating to the right to reproductive freedom with protections for health and safety","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the state constitution to preserve the right to reproductive freedom.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR27/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1831431,"bill_number":"HB5370","title":"Relating to West Virginia’s citizens and businesses should be the priority of any attempt at economic development or stimulus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to declare a legislative finding that citizens and businesses should be the priority of any attempt at economic development or stimulus; and to require that agreements with a business entity for purposes of incentivizing economic development or economic stimulus to contain a binding statement of commitment to hire 90 percent of employees for West Virginia locations from citizens of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5370/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5370&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1831438,"bill_number":"HB5339","title":"Requesting that the WV House of Delegates and the Senate open each session with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that House of Delegates and the Senate open each session with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5339/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5339&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1831442,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Providing permanent partial disability awards for occupational pneumoconiosis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide benefits to employees with pneumoconiosis under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB597/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=597&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1831448,"bill_number":"HB5364","title":"Clarifying the victims of crimes against law-enforcement officers.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the victims of crimes against law-enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5364/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5364&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1831454,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Creating WV Women's Bill of Rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Women's Bill of Rights.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB601/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=601&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1831460,"bill_number":"HB5366","title":"To ensure hand-counted, paper ballots for all WV elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require paper ballots in all elections. The bill prohibits electronic voting. Finally, the bill requires photo identification to vote.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5366/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5366&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1831466,"bill_number":"HB5351","title":"To amend the definition of commercial solid waste facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of \"commercial solid waste facility\" to exclude any solid waste facility that accepts solid waste collected by the owner or operator (or its affiliate(s)) of the solid waste facility for consolidation and subsequent transport to a disposal or recycling facility.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5351/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5351&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1831472,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"USMC Major Cornelius Burdette Memorial Road","description":"US Army and Marine Corps Major and Olympic Gold Medalist Cornelius Burdette Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR22/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1831477,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"U. S. Navy Quartermaster Third Class Lawrence Earl Boggs Memorial Bridge","description":"Navy Quarter Master Third Class Lawrence Earl Boggs Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR53/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lori Dittman"},
{"bill_id":1831484,"bill_number":"HB5340","title":"Relating to requiring insurance coverage for a nonopioid drug for the treatment of pain for patients with substance use disorder.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage to not prioritize the use of an opioid over a nonopioid drug for the treatment of pain.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5340/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5340&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1831489,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Cardiac Emergency Response Plan Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to develop cardiac emergency response plans.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 106, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB602/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=602&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1831494,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"West Virginia has standing in matters relating to issues that impact people of West Virginia","description":"West Virginia has standing in matters relating to issues that impact people of West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR54/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1831502,"bill_number":"HB5350","title":"Expanding the definition “recreational purposes” to include mountain biking activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of \"recreational purposes\" to include mountain biking activities as an activity for which the duty and liability of a landowner who grants a lease, easement or license of land to federal, state, county or municipal government or any agency thereof for such purposes is limited.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5350/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5350&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1831509,"bill_number":"HB5359","title":"Relating to recognizing the law-enforcement powers of correctional officers employed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize the law-enforcement powers of correctional officers employed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation; provide that such officers are not subject to certain certification requirements; authorize the commissioner to consult with the Law Enforcement Professional Standards Subcommittee with regard to training; clarify powers of arrest; and clarify application of the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety act to eligible employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5359/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5359&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1831514,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"Cannabis Legalization Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to allow citizens to possess for personal consumption up to two ounces, or up to four plants of cannabis; to allow the Legislature to regulate the manufacture and sale of cannabis; and to provide dismissal and expungement of prior convictions for possession of cannabis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR8/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1831520,"bill_number":"HB5349","title":"West Virginia Truth in Food Labeling Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Truth in Food Labeling Act. The bill provides for a short title. The bill provides for definitions. The bill defines misbranded food. The bill provides for the labeling of cell-cultured product. Finally, the bill provides for rules.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5349/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5349&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Darren Thorne"},
{"bill_id":1831526,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Designating January 31, 2024, as Marshall University Day","description":"Designating January 31, 2024, as Marshall University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR19/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1831532,"bill_number":"HB5344","title":"Relating to testimony of cognitively delayed persons in open court and criminal penalties for assault of cognitively delayed persons","description":"clarifying when a mentally incapacitated victim may not be required to testify in open court; and providing judicial discretion to determine the appropriateness of a mentally capacitated victim to testify.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5344/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5344&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scot Heckert"},
{"bill_id":1831537,"bill_number":"HB5361","title":"Relating to allowing influenza immunizations to be offered to hospital patients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities on a voluntary basis based upon recommendations of the Center for Disease Control.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5361/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5361&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1831543,"bill_number":"HB5355","title":"Allowing volunteer fire departments to use fire protection funding for certain purchases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow volunteer fire departments to use fire protection funding for certain purchases associated with the State Auditor's West Virginia Checkbook fiscal reporting system.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5355/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5355&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1831552,"bill_number":"HB5348","title":"Changing the name of the “Raleigh County Recreation Authority” to the “Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rename the Raleigh County Recreation Authority to the Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5348/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5348&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1831556,"bill_number":"HB5346","title":"To clean up statutory provisions regarding the Hope Scholarship program to better reflect the intent and operation of the program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clean up statutory provisions regarding the Hope Scholarship program to better reflect the intent and operation of the program. The bill also corrects unintended consequences of the microschool and learning pod legislation that passed last session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5346/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5346&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1831562,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Relating generally to Hope Scholarship Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is generally relates to the Hope Scholarship Program. The bill provides that microschools and learning pods have the authority to issue secondary school diplomas. The bill provides that the annual Hope Scholarship Program appropriation calculation will be based on the estimated number of participating students instead of the number of participating students in the prior year. The bill provides that Hope Scholarship students have certain educational privileges made available to other nonpublic school students. The bill provides reporting requirements of Hope Scholarship Students to the State Board of Education, county superintendents and county boards of education. The bill clarifies that Hope Scholarship funds may only be utilized for expenses incurred in a Kindergarten through secondary school education. The bill specifies that a microschool can be a participating school. The bill permits the State Treasurer to appear by designee at Hope Scholarship Board meetings. The bill modifies the composition of members to the Hope Scholarship Board. The bill modifies definitions. The bill requires parental agreement to include provisions requiring parents to notify the Board if a student reenrolls in public school or graduates from a secondary school program. The bill clarifies that all records and personally identifying information of a Hope Scholarship student, applicant, or parent is confidential and not subject to disclosure pursuant to the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The bill clarifies that a kindergarten-level applicant's Hope Scholarship participation does not commence if the student does not begin kindergarten-level education that school year. The bill establishes a year-round application and awards process. The bill sets forth the annual renewal process for Hope Scholarship parents and students. The bill clarifies that a public charter school may invoice a Hope Scholarship student for educational services. The bill provides that the Hope Scholarship Board may take issues involving Hope Scholarship students in charter schools to the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board. The bill authorizes the Hope Scholarship Board to request certain information from county superintendents and county boards of education. The bill modifies qualifying expenses for Hope Scholarship accounts. The bill requires education service providers conducting background screenings of employees and other persons in contact with students to certify screening results to the board. The bill clarifies that providers may not assess increased or additional fees against Hope Scholarship students based on participation in the program. Finally, the bill adds reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB598/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=598&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1831566,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Exempting certain military veterans and their dependents from tuition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain military veterans and their dependents from tuition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB599/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=599&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1831573,"bill_number":"HB5347","title":"Relating to establishing a program for emergency medical services personnel to become certified paramedics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Pathway to a Career in Medicine Program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 225, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5347/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5347&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roland Jennings"},
{"bill_id":1831579,"bill_number":"HB5369","title":"Transparency and Accountability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the West Virginia Grant Transparency and Accountability Act, among other additions, requiring corporate entities and any government agency, political subdivision, nongovernmental organization, or other organization receiving taxpayer funds greater than $1,000 dollars in any fiscal year from any source to enroll in West Virginia Open Checkbook and fully disclose their revenues and expenditures and to be subject to compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5369/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5369&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1831584,"bill_number":"HB5368","title":"Relating to the creation of Regional Jail Commissions.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create Regional Jail Commissions; to set forth the composition of the commissions, the terms of the members, the compensation of the members, the administrative responsibilities, create the powers and duties of the commissions, and requiring reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5368/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5368&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1831589,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Revising criteria for receiving reenlistment or retention bonus","description":"Revising criteria for receiving reenlistment or retention bonus","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 235, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB600/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=600&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1831597,"bill_number":"HB5360","title":"Clarifying the groups of persons to whom the criminal prohibitions related to child pornography are inapplicable when such persons are performing their official or employment duties.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the provisions of the section shall not apply to certain official law-enforcement acts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5360/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5360&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1831601,"bill_number":"HB5367","title":"Internet Reliability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that Internet Service Providers, or \"ISPs\", shall be considered a telecommunications utility for regulatory purposes by the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5367/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5367&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1831610,"bill_number":"HB5362","title":"Clarifying conditions and circumstances where protections are warranted for those performing their duties as expected during the process of election operations, whether those workers are salaried, non-salaried or contracted","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for additional protections offered to those people working in elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5362/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5362&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1831615,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Modifying appropriation requirements of certain economic development funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all appropriations that exceed $1 million to any single private business entity must be brought as a stand-alone bill to both the House of Delegates and the Senate, prohibiting either the House of Delegates or the Senate or both the House of Delegates and the Senate from authorizing a series of appropriations of less than $1 million that combine to exceed $1 million to a single private business entity, setting a limit of $10 million on the annual balance of the Economic Development Promotion and Closing Fund, setting a limit of $100 million on the annual budget of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB594/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=594&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1831621,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Prohibiting ranked choice voting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit ranked choice voting in any election held in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB593/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=593&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1831627,"bill_number":"HB5342","title":"Relating to the applicability of civil causes of action in cases involving surveillance.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that civil remedies are not available for those aggrieved by the disclosure of illegally intercepted materials if the materials were on a matter of public concern, and were published by those who did not engage in illegal conduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5342/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5342&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1831634,"bill_number":"HB5341","title":"Relating to contested election procedure.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Supreme Court of Appeals, consistent with the Rules of Appellate Procedure, maintains the discretionary power to waive oral argument by counsel during a contested election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5341/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5341&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1831639,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Amending embalmer licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the embalmer licensing requirements to permit a certain number of years of active military duty to substitute for college credit hours to qualify for licensure.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB595/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=595&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1831647,"bill_number":"HB5354","title":"Relating to the Grant Transparency and Accountability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify what grants are subject to reporting requirements of the Grant Transparency and Accountability Act, clarify defined term use throughout Act, and make other technical clarifications.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5354/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5354&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1831652,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Resolution to make Donald Trump a non-resident West Virginia citizen.","description":"Resolution to make Donald Trump a non-resident West Virginia citizen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR55/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1831657,"bill_number":"HB5365","title":"Emergency Water Supply Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require municipal/public water utilities and public service districts shall set aside funds to ensure the delivery of free bottled water when normal water service is disrupted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5365/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5365&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1831663,"bill_number":"HB5357","title":"Relating to open captioning for motion pictures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require exhibitors of motion pictures who operate two or more theatres in more than one location in this state to provide open captioning during at least two showings per week of each motion picture that is produced and offered with open captioning. The bill requires, when requested, audio description to be provided for any motion picture that is produced and offered with audio description.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5357/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5357&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1831670,"bill_number":"HB5363","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Corrections and Rehabilitation to continue the GOALS Programs in regional jails.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of the Division of Corrections to continue the GOALS Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5363/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5363&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1831675,"bill_number":"HB5358","title":"Creating an ombudsman program within the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to review complaints against a state agency or correctional facility.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an ombudsman program within the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to review complaints against a state agency or correctional facility.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5358/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5358&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1831680,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"US Army MSG James E. Jackson Jr. Memorial Road","description":"US Army MSG James E. Jackson Jr. Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR21/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1831686,"bill_number":"HB5345","title":"Relating to the registration requirements in the Sex Offender Registration Act.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify how those required to register sex offenders, who have no permanent residence, can satisfy their legal obligation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5345/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5345&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geno Chiarelli"},
{"bill_id":1831692,"bill_number":"HB5353","title":"Prohibiting foreign adversaries from the purchase or ownership of agricultural land in this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit foreign adversaries from the purchase or ownership of agricultural land in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5353/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5353&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Darren Thorne"},
{"bill_id":1831697,"bill_number":"HB5371","title":"Relating to renewal of registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a new service fee charge for each year of renewal of a Class A or G vehicle registration issued.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5371/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5371&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1831703,"bill_number":"HB5372","title":"Relating to repeal of severability provisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove multiple severability clauses in the West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5372/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5372&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1832166,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Resolution demanding Congress call a Convention of States to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States to create fiscal responsibility by and within the federal government.","description":"Resolution demanding Congress call a Convention of States to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States to create fiscal responsibility by and within the federal government.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR57/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1832873,"bill_number":"HB5394","title":"To make any business/individual either selling and/or giving any E-Cigarette (vape or cartridge) to anyone under the age of 18 a misdemeanor.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for the sale of e-cigarettes, vapes, or cartridges to anyone under 18 years of age, making it a misdemeanor and increasing the fines and penalties for the employee and business that sells these items to minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5394/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5394&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1832880,"bill_number":"HB5384","title":"To change the election dates for intermediate court of appeals judges to the genreal elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the date for election of judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals to the same date as the general election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5384/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5384&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1832886,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Clarifying authority of Water Development Authority in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the West Virginia Water Development Authority may appoint employees, officers, managers, attorneys, independent contractors, and consultants as are necessary, to fix their compensation, and prescribe their duties in certain circumstances outside the classified civil service system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 129, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB610/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=610&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1832896,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Requiring electronic funds transfer of retirement contributions by participating employers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require participating public employers in any retirement plan administered by the CPRB to remit retirement contributions and fees by electronic funds transfer beginning July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 144, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB605/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=605&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1832903,"bill_number":"HB5385","title":"Relating generally to the modification of vehicle tires.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate the modification of vehicle tires.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5385/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5385&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1832915,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"U.S. Army First Sergeant Clarence Shirley Blake Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army First Sergeant Clarence Shirley Blake Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR62/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1832923,"bill_number":"HB5393","title":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired under the Public Employees Retirement System and the Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost-of-living increase, based on the annual increase in the consumer price index, for persons under the Public Employees Retirement Act and Teachers Retirement System that are at least 60 years of age and that have received retirement payments for at least five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5393/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5393&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1832936,"bill_number":"HB5387","title":"Requiring any motorized conveyance operating 10 MPH below the posted speed limit on any public road in the state to display emergency flashers.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a motor vehicle to display emergency flashers when operating at 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit on any public road.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5387/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5387&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1832942,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Resolution requesting an inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic","description":"Resolution requesting an inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR58/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1832949,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Recognizing First Responders Honor Board's nominees for Medal of Valor","description":"Recognizing First Responders Honor Board's nominees of Medal of Honor","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR24/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1832959,"bill_number":"HB5383","title":"To move the election of Supreme Court Justices to the general election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move the election of Supreme Court justices to the general election rather than the primary election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5383/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5383&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1832968,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify DSRS surviving spouse benefits when member dies from duty or non-duty related cause, and to clarify how to compute a retiree's age when a member elected an early retirement and then returned to work.This bill was recommended for passage in the 2024 regular session of the Legislature by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB609/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=609&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1832980,"bill_number":"HB5379","title":"Relating to financial assistance available for a prescription drug","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure financial or product assistance are available for a prescription drug.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5379/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5379&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1832987,"bill_number":"HB5374","title":"Creating the Strong Family Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Strong Family Tax Credit to eligible charitable organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that are located in West Virginia providing services approved by the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5374/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5374&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1833001,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"WV Residential Mortgage Lender, Broker and Servicer Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the law related to mortgage lender and broker regulation to align control of a licensee and key individuals with other regulatory programs, allow West Virginia to participate in and accept multistate examinations as well as application information and decisions to reduce regulatory burden on licensees, and bring West Virginia into conformity with a majority of jurisdictions by permitting remote work for mortgage loan originators.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 137, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB613/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=613&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1833007,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Recognizing essential role of CASA for abused and neglected children","description":"Recognizing essential role of CASA for abused and neglected children","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR20/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1833016,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Designating February 1, 2024, as Sexual Violence Awareness Day","description":"Designating February 1, 2024, as Sexual Violence Awareness Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR22/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1833025,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Relating to Emergency Medical Services Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify EMSRS surviving spouse benefits when member dies from duty or non-duty related cause, and to clarify how to compute a retiree's age when the member elected an early retirement and then returned to work.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB608/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=608&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1833033,"bill_number":"HB5397","title":"Establish online charitable raffle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create online charitable raffles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5397/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5397&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1833043,"bill_number":"HB5389","title":"Restoring the Rule of 80 for all State Employees.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore the special rule of 80 for a member's retirement when a member's age plus years of contributing service equals or exceeds 80.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5389/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5389&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1833053,"bill_number":"HB5400","title":"To allow for the deportation of illegal aliens to sanctuary city locations across the country.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Unauthorized Alien Transport Program within the Department of Homeland Security's Division of Administrative Services to facilitate the transport of inspected unauthorized aliens within the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5400/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5400&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1833065,"bill_number":"HB5378","title":"Prohibiting discrimination on the basis of hairstyle or texture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that impermissible discrimination includes discrimination based on certain hair textures and styles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5378/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5378&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anitra Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1833070,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Terra Dawn Lewis Memorial Road and Bridge","description":"Terra Dawn Lewis Memorial Road and Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR60/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lori Dittman"},
{"bill_id":1833078,"bill_number":"HB5396","title":"Relating to the Second Amendment Freedom and Enforcement (SAFE) Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Amendment Freedom and Enforcement (SAFE) Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5396/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5396&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1833087,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Relating to Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the cap on the NRPORS employer contribution and clarifies surviving spouse benefits when a member dies from a duty or non-duty related cause.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 194, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB606/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=606&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1833096,"bill_number":"HB5377","title":"Relating to peer support teams, peer support services, and privileged testimonial communications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for privileged testimonial communications between a peer support team member and an individual receiving peer support services or advice from the team member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5377/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5377&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hite"},
{"bill_id":1833105,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"US Navy LT Lewis Joseph D'Antoni Memorial Road","description":"US Navy LT Lewis Joseph D'Antoni Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR23/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1833119,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Defending Life by Rejecting Euthanasia Resolution","description":"Defending Life by Rejecting Euthanasia Resolution","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR8/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1833129,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Clarifying Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System surviving spouse benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify MPFRS surviving spouse benefits when member dies from duty or non-duty related causes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 68, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB607/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=607&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1833136,"bill_number":"HB5376","title":"To extend hunting/fishing rights on private property, without a license, to grandchildren of the land owner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the children and grandchildren of a landowner in West Virginia to hunt and fish on such private land regardless of residency status without a permit or license, hunt and fish on their own land during open seasons in accordance with laws and rules so long as a valid photo ID is produced.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5376/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5376&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1833145,"bill_number":"HB5390","title":"Modifying the crime of fraud","description":"The purpose of this bill is to proscribe a new penalty that is subject to the value limitations of W. Va. Code §61-3-13, that the sentence provided for in subsection (c) be amended to become the exact same sentence for a violation of W. Va. Code §61-3-13, and to provide for calculation of the value of the criminal act in determining the appropriate sentence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5390/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5390&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1833154,"bill_number":"HB5398","title":"To require drug testing of foster parents prior to child placement.","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to establishing a drug testing program for adults who apply to serve as foster parents, kinship parents, or caregivers to displaced children in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5398/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5398&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1833161,"bill_number":"HB5380","title":"Relating to Medicaid coverage for blood pressure monitoring devices to be offered to certain persons who have been diagnosed with hypertension","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require coverage and reimbursement for home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain persons diagnosed with hypertension.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5380/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5380&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1833173,"bill_number":"HB5373","title":"Relating to changing political parties less than one year prior to being appointed to political office.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the changing of party affiliation from Independent or no party to a party affiliation fewer than 60 days prior to running for office.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5373/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5373&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1833180,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Mollohan Brothers Memorial Bridge","description":"Mollohan Brothers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR61/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lori Dittman"},
{"bill_id":1833191,"bill_number":"HB5392","title":"To reduce West Virginia sales tax on gasoline and diesel to zero, and make up difference with increase in sales tax equivalent to rate of tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the motor fuel excise tax and to replace any income from the tax with an equivalent increase in the state sales tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5392/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5392&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1833201,"bill_number":"HB5381","title":"Creating a poster providing contact information and resource information on veteran benefits and services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and display posters with veteran information and resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5381/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5381&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1833212,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"Identifying that the People’s Republic of China is conducting an illegal asymmetric war against the U.S. and West Virginia","description":"Identifying that the People’s Republic of China is conducting an illegal asymmetric war against the U.S. and West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR63/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1833219,"bill_number":"HB5391","title":"Creating the False Claims Act","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to creating the False Claims Act. The bill amends the fraud and abuse provisions in Medicaid program to provide for damages under the False Claims Act; sets forth prohibited acts, damages, costs and civil penalties, limitations on damages, and responsibilities of the Attorney General; provides for civil actions by private persons, rights of parties to qui tam proceedings, awards to qui tam plaintiffs, the barring of certain civil actions; provides that state is not liable for the expenses of private litigants; provides for private action for retaliatory conduct, limitation of actions, retroactive application, and state intervention in action by private person; addresses estoppel, jurisdiction and venue, nonexclusivity of act, liberality of construction, and distribution of proceeds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5391/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5391&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1833226,"bill_number":"HB5382","title":"Relating to setting a date by which convention and visitor’s bureaus shall be accredited in order to be eligible for distribution of hotel occupancy tax proceeds.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require convention and visitor's bureaus to receive accreditation from an accrediting body on or before June 30, 2026, in order to be eligible for distribution of net proceeds of hotel-motel tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5382/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5382&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dean Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1833241,"bill_number":"HB5388","title":"Relating generally to asphalt grindings or millings from any WVDOH Right of Way","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify how the commissioner of highways may dispose of surplus asphalt grindings or millings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5388/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5388&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1833248,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Solid Waste Management Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of \"commercial solid waste facility\" to exclude any solid waste facility that accepts solid waste collected by the owner or operator (or its affiliate(s)) of the solid waste facility for consolidation and subsequent transport to a disposal or recycling facility.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 128, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB603/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=603&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1833259,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Allowing prosecuting attorney vehicles to have flashing red warning lights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow prosecuting attorney vehicles to have flashing red warning lights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB611/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=611&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1833268,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Designating February 1, 2024, as National Unclaimed Property Day","description":"Designating February 1, 2024, as National Unclaimed Property Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR21/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1833279,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Short Line Railroad Modernization Act and tax credit allowed and credit limitations for short line railroad companies in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB604/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=604&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1833288,"bill_number":"HJR28","title":"Protection from medically-assisted suicide or euthanasia in West Virginia Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to add a new section to Article III of the West Virginia Constitution, to secure a protection from medically-assisted suicide or euthanasia.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR28/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1833293,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Asa H. Kisamore, Jr. Memorial Bridge","description":"Asa H. Kisamore, Jr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR59/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1833306,"bill_number":"HB5395","title":"Relating to judicial review of Board decisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §1A-7-20 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 79, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5395/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5395&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1833314,"bill_number":"HB5399","title":"To modify the state auditing practices of the volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify state auditing practices and requirements to facilitate efficient financial management of volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments; directing state audit functions of these departments to the State Auditor; freezing state funding to any fire departments that fail to cooperate with a state audit; requiring that both the fire chief and treasurer sign any sworn statements required to be submitted to the state auditor; requiring that volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments be audited at least once every 5 years; providing for restitution be paid to volunteer and part-time fire departments double the amount of property unlawfully stolen or embezzled; requiring posting a notice of this penalty in volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments; and establishing a pilot project to evaluate how volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments implement the State Auditor's Checkbook accounting system.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5399/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5399&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1833325,"bill_number":"HB5386","title":"Relating generally to “Flagger Ahead” signs and flaggers on public roads in the State of West Virginia.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create expectations for the removal of \"flagger ahead\" signs on WV roadways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5386/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5386&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1833334,"bill_number":"HB5375","title":"Work Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Work Protection Act prohibiting a state agency or local government from enacting or enforcing a universal basic income program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5375/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5375&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1833346,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"US Army SGT Wyatt K. Hinton Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SGT Wyatt K. Hinton Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR25/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1833353,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Establishing criminal offense for crimes against public justice workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a criminal offense for knowingly, willfully, and forcibly obstructing or hindering home incarceration supervisors and social service workers while they are lawfully acting in their official capacity and the obstructing or hindering causes their death; establishing criminal penalty therefor of imprisonment in a state correctional facility for 15 years to life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB612/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=612&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1834614,"bill_number":"HB5403","title":"To place a $1.00 charge on Uber, Lyft, Uber Eats, Door Dash, and all like services with the proceeds to be disbursed to the WVDOH and equally applied to each Counties Annual Budget.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place a $1.00 charge on Uber, Lyft, Uber Eats, Door Dash, and all like services with the proceeds to be disbursed to the WVDOH and equally applied to each county's annual budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5403/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5403&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1834620,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Resolution encouraging education experts to create a cost of care estimator tool","description":"Resolution encouraging education experts to create a cost of care estimator tool","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR65/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1834627,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas","description":"Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR64/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1834635,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Exempting certain meat processes from consumers sales and service tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the processing of beef, pork, or lamb by a slaughterhouse for an individual owner of the product processed from the Consumer Sales and Service Tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB617/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=617&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1834644,"bill_number":"HB5417","title":"To provide for transparency of the expenditure of dental health care plan premiums","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for transparency of the expenditure of dental health care plan premiums, and to require annual reports and rebates to patients if the medical loss ratio exceeds a certain percentage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5417/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5417&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1834651,"bill_number":"HB5402","title":"To make it a felony for a third party to receive money from any organization or person for purposes of influencing any member of legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a felony offense for persons who pay or receive money to influence members of the Legislature. It repeals the article that created the lobbyist law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5402/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5402&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1834657,"bill_number":"HB5404","title":"To adjust the current burglary code to add ‘Possession of burglarious tools’","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define \"burglar's tool,\" add the crime of \"Possession of Burglarious Tools\" to the West Virginia Code, and provide for penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5404/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5404&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Diana Winzenreid"},
{"bill_id":1834670,"bill_number":"HB5414","title":"Orphan Oil and Gas Well Prevention Act of 2024","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent oil and gas wells form being orphaned on surface owner's land with no responsible driller or operator with the resources to plug the well. The bill: -Does not make any changes in bonding requirements for wells that are not producing in paying quantities. -Requires new wells to either post a single well, full cost plugging bond, or to start at the beginning of production to set aside money in an interest bearing account in the State Treasurer's office to plug the well at the end of its life. -Requires transferred wells either to post a single well, full cost plugging bond or to start setting aside money in an interest bearing account in the State Treasurer's office to plug the well. -Requires existing wells that are producing in paying quantities to set aside 15 cents per MCF in the State Treasurer's office to plug the well. -Requires operators to plug wells that were in violation of the law before that operator transferred the well to another operator if the new owner of the well does not plug the well. -Allows the owners of the surface where the well is located to defer the plugging of the well as long as that surface owner owns the land, and as long as the well is not causing environmental etc. problems. -Requires an operator drilling a new well to plug all orphaned and abandoned wells in the well's drainage area, and authorizes that driller to recover the cost from any responsible operator of the well.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5414/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5414&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1834680,"bill_number":"HB5406","title":"To fund the Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement Fund from the DMV in the form of a 50-cent payment from every registration sold/renewed in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to take 50 cents from every vehicle registration sold, or renewed, or both, in West Virginia and use that money to fund the Deputy Sheriff's Retirement Fund.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5406/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5406&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1834686,"bill_number":"HB5410","title":"Establish process for county elected officials with familial relationships regarding county finances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions to designate a third person to approve signing or approving checks if there is a situation where there is a familial relationship between two persons in county government who are otherwise authorized to sign or approve county checks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5410/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5410&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1834698,"bill_number":"HB5405","title":"Providing additional professional development and support to West Virginia educators through teacher and leader induction and professional growth.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional professional development and support to West Virginia educators by utilizing a portion of existing monies from the state aid funding formula for teacher and leader induction and professional growth necessary to support the full implementation of the Third Grade Success Act and other academic initiatives geared toward student achievement. The bill also expands WVDE's regional professional learning cadres program designed to mentor teachers who are less than fully certified for the teaching position in which they are employed on grade-level content, standards driven instruction, research-based instructional strategies, and the West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 249, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5405/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5405&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1834707,"bill_number":"HB5412","title":"Provide for a raise for private investigators hired by public defender offices or court appointed panel attorneys","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the hourly rate for private investigators working for Public Defender Services from $30 to $65.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5412/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5412&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1834714,"bill_number":"HB5413","title":"Requiring PSC modify processes regarding trash hauling rates.","description":"The purpose of this bill relates generally to Public Service Commission's jurisdiction over the collection fees charged by private commercial carriers of solid waste in West Virginia border counties. The bill requires a commission survey of fees in those counties; establishment of maximum rate for solid waste collection and transportation; and allows carriers of solid waste to adjust their rates up to the maximum rate with notice to customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5413/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5413&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1834721,"bill_number":"HB5401","title":"To move Muzzle Loader deer season to one week prior to rifle deer season in November.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move muzzleloader hunting season to the week before rifle deer hunting season in November.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5401/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5401&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1834731,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Limiting statutory and common law actions for certain electric generating facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit statutory and common law causes of action against exempt wholesale generators to violations of the material terms and conditions of the siting certificates applicable to such facilities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB615/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=615&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1834741,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Recognizing February 2, 2024, as WV Home School Day","description":"Recognizing February 2, 2024, as WV Home School Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR24/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1834748,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Designating February 2, 2024, as American Heart Association Day","description":"Designating February 2, 2024, as American Heart Association Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR23/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1834758,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Relating to elementary behavior intervention and safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address elementary behavior intervention and safety; specify requirements applicable to when a grade kindergarten through six teacher in an elementary setting determines that the behavior of a student is violent, threatening, or intimidating toward staff or peers or creates an unsafe learning environment or impedes on other students' ability to learn in a safe environment; and provide that nothing herein may be construed to be in conflict with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB614/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=614&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1834767,"bill_number":"HB5418","title":"To give County Sheriffs overall approval in requirements for the position of Bailiff","description":"The purpose of this bill is to vest the power of overall approval of the requirements for the position of bailiff. This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5418/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5418&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1834777,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Kenneth R. Lucas Memorial Bridge","description":"Kenneth R. Lucas Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR67/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jarred Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1834789,"bill_number":"HB5411","title":"Removing requirement to present a paid tax receipt to renew a license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the need to present a receipt indicating payment of personal property tax on motor vehicles for renewal of registration plates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5411/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5411&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1834797,"bill_number":"HB5409","title":"Relating to loss of parental rights after a third petition for a child’s removal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the number of improvement periods a parent may have per child or actions in abuse and neglect proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5409/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5409&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scot Heckert"},
{"bill_id":1834807,"bill_number":"HB5408","title":"Relating to the delivery sales of tobacco","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide safeguards when retail sellers engage in online delivery sales of tobacco products, tobacco-derived products, or vapor products via online certification and to further permit retail sellers to engage third party remote delivery services to carry out delivery sales to consumers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5408/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5408&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1834815,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"Modifying definition of \"family or household members\" as it relates to domestic violence laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law to the definition of family and household members subject to the provisions of domestic violence laws.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB616/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=616&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1834824,"bill_number":"HB5415","title":"Relating to procedures regarding illegal entry into the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish certain crimes, processes, and procedures regarding individuals who have illegally entered or reentered the state in violation of state and federal laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5415/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5415&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1834831,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"US Army Private Clarence William \"Buck\" Holliday Memorial Road","description":"US Army PFC Clarence William (Buck) Holliday Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR26/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1834839,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"U.S. Army SP4 Lonnie “Bill” Walker Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SP4 Lonnie “Bill” Walker Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR66/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dana Ferrell"},
{"bill_id":1834850,"bill_number":"HB5416","title":"Relating to allowing the use of degraded properties as an approved location to place solar panels utilized by power generating units","description":"The purpose of this bill is to incentivize independent power producers to site solar arrays on degraded land rather than prime farmland.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5416/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5416&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1834857,"bill_number":"HB5407","title":"Relating to personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give a party to a real property partition proceeding with more than 50 percent interest in the real property first right of refusal to purchase the entire subject property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5407/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5407&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1835798,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Neighborhood Assistance and Rejuvenation Compact Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a program to reward citizens for information on drug trafficking; to create an excise tax on opioid antagonists and test strips; create a special revenue account; to establish a program for providing rewards for pertinent information; placing the program with the State Police; giving the Secretary of Homeland Security jurisdiction over the program; set out privacy requirements; providing exclusions; authorizing funding; requiring an application; exempting the reward from taxation and other legal processes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB626/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=626&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1835799,"bill_number":"HB5432","title":"To move the essential functions of the Information Services and Communications Division into the Office of Technology.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move the essential functions of the Information Services and Communications Division into the Office of Technology.This bill was recommended for passage by the West Virginia Office of Technology in the 2024 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 152, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5432/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5432&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1835802,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Requiring DMV to provide images of certain individuals to Secretary of State for voter identification purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide images of persons issued any identification or license to the Secretary of State for voter identification purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB623/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=623&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1835804,"bill_number":"HB5423","title":"To allow mentally challenged person to be protected from testifying in an open court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a cognitively impaired or mentally defective person from being forced to testify in open court, and to increase the penalty for sexual assault of a mentally defective or mentally incapacitated person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5423/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5423&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scot Heckert"},
{"bill_id":1835808,"bill_number":"HB5429","title":"To require Public Service Commission to hear requests for rate adjustments from public electrical utilities and issue a recommendation to legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limiting the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission over rate adjustment requests by public utilities to hearing the request and making recommendations to the Legislature. Electric utility rate adjustments approval require a bill by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5429/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5429&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1835811,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Prohibiting acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election and to provide criminal penalties for intentionally and knowingly accepting an absentee ballot that does not comply with state requirements for absentee voting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB625/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=625&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1835813,"bill_number":"HB5422","title":"Relating to commercial net metering standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Service Commission to adopt a rule mandating electric utilities to provide full retail credit to customer-generators for electricity delivered to utility under net metering arrangement; and requiring commission to consider increasing allowed kilowatt capacity for commercial customer-generators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5422/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5422&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1835818,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"U. S. Army Air Force, Major (Ret.) Willis “Scottie” Adams Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army Air Force, Major (Ret.) Willis “Scottie” Adams Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR68/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1835821,"bill_number":"HB5421","title":"To create a K9 Search and Rescue Advisory Committee.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia K9 Search and Rescue Advisory Committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5421/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5421&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1835826,"bill_number":"HB5419","title":"Relating to the licensure and regulation of mortgage brokers, lenders, and loan originators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the law related to mortgage lender and broker regulation to align control of a licensee and key individuals with other regulatory programs, allow West Virginia to participate in and accept multistate examinations as well as application information and decisions to reduce regulatory burden on licensees, and bring West Virginia into conformity with a majority of jurisdictions by permitting remote work for mortgage loan originators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5419/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5419&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1835828,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Prohibiting ranked choice voting in elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit ranked choice voting in elections in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB627/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=627&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1835834,"bill_number":"HB5430","title":"Relating to per diem compensation and expenses of newly elected or appointed judicial officers receiving education and training prior to taking the oath of office.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow newly elected or appointed circuit judges, family court judges, and magistrates to receive compensation and expenses for training sessions prior to taking the oath of office and beginning their term. Other sections of code generally prohibit an elected official from receiving compensation prior to the start of a term absent an exception in code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 80, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5430/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5430&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1835836,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Authorizing Division of Forestry to administer certain exchange program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to Authorize the Division of Forestry to administer the Carbon Exchange Program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB618/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=618&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1835840,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Declaring certain claims as moral obligations of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to declare certain claims against the state to be moral obligations of the state and to authorize payments therefor from the following funds:GENERAL REVENUE FUND: $1,647,620.42 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS: $32,520.70 STATE ROAD FUND: $389,443.48   TOTAL: $2,069,584.60","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 51, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB628/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=628&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1835845,"bill_number":"HB5431","title":"Permitting county boards of education to send parents of students who are chronically disruptive the pro-rated amount of their education and to remove them from the school system for a year to continue their education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county boards of education to send the parent or legal guardian of a student who is deemed \"chronically disruptive\" the pro-rated amount of their education and remove that student from the school system for a year to continue their education through homeschool or another approved alternative educational pathway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5431/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5431&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1835847,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan","description":"Reaffirming the longstanding sisterhood partnership between West Virginia and Taiwan","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR9/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1835851,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Removing discretion of court to issue written investigation for proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the procedure for the court to conduct written investigations into proceedings under Article 9, to ensure that the West Virginia judiciary remains neutral and detached in all matters pending before any court of this state, and to ensure that the West Virginia judiciary does not in any way initiate or participate in investigations or other activities properly reserved to the executive consistent with the separation of powers required under Article V, Section 1, of the Constitution of the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB621/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=621&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1835853,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Cancelling voter registration records for individuals no longer WV residents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize cancellation of voter registration records for individuals no longer West Virginia citizens and have obtained a driver's license in another state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 123, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB624/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=624&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1835858,"bill_number":"HB5434","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to offer locality pay to Division of Highways employees working in certain jurisdictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide employees working for the Division of Highways with locality pay for working in certain jurisdictions designated by the commissioner as jurisdictions that are necessary for maintaining planning, engineering, construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and traffic regulation of state road projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5434/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5434&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1835862,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Designating February 5, 2024, as Recovery Advocacy Day","description":"Designating February 5, 2024, as Recovery Advocacy Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR25/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1835864,"bill_number":"HB5433","title":"To modify requirements of Funeral Service Directors/Embalmers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the education and apprenticeship requirements to obtain a license for funeral directors and embalmers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5433/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5433&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1835871,"bill_number":"HB5427","title":"Promoting a Return to Work Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the short title of \"Promoting a Return to Work Act of 2024\"; establish a purpose; provide weekly search requirements; establish acceptable work search activities; and set an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5427/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5427&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1835873,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Establishing WV Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide pregnancy help centers greater flexibility to receive funding for items such as capital expenditures and training. Currently, the funding is limited to a fee per service arrangement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB620/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=620&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1835876,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Changing time period of voting inactivity for removal from voter registration","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to the time period of voting inactivity required to initiate a confirmation notice mailing.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB622/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=622&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1835878,"bill_number":"HB5426","title":"Protect Home-Based Work Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update laws to protect home-based business and remote work.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Workforce Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Workforce Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5426/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5426&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1835882,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"Modifying levy rates resulting from increased valuation yield","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal archaic provisions of the \"Fair and Equitable Property Valuation\" statutes adopted in 1990.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB619/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=619&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1835886,"bill_number":"HB5435","title":"Establishing the registered apprenticeship to associate of applied science program to be administered by the Council for Community and Technical College Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the apprenticeship to associate of applied science degree program to be administered by the Council for Community and Technical College Education.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 164, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5435/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5435&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1835889,"bill_number":"HB5424","title":"Relating to eligibility for and amount of unemployment benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to eligibility for and amount of unemployment benefits. The bill modifies the methodology for calculating maximum benefit rate. The bill modifies benefit table consistent with adoption of indexing. The bill requires the Workforce West Virginia Commissioner take certain actions to verify unemployment insurance claim program integrity. The bill requires commissioner to review suspicious or potentially improper claims under certain circumstances. The bill defines \"state average unemployment rate\". The bill limits the maximum duration of unemployment benefits based on the state average unemployment rate. The bill requires Workforce West Virginia to promulgate legislative rules. The bill establishes an internal effective date. The bill reduces the maximum benefit for each wage class. The bill requires work search activities to qualify for unemployment benefits. The bill defines what constitutes work search activities. The bill mandates submittal of proof of work search activities. The bill provides for verification of work search activities. The bill grants the commissioner of Workforce West Virginia discretion in verification of work search activities. The bill mandates the establishment of a process to refer individuals seeking unemployment benefits to job opportunities. The bill requires individuals receiving referrals to suitable work to apply for and accept that work. The bill mandates employers to report refusal of offer of employment to commissioner. The bill allows individuals who accept part-time non-suitable employment to receive unemployment benefits without reduction for wages under certain circumstances. The bill makes certain individuals applying for or receiving unemployment benefits exempt from work search requirements. The bill establishes a process for notification of work search activity requirements. The bill requires rulemaking. The bill sets an internal effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5424/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5424&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1835893,"bill_number":"HB5420","title":"Modifying bid thresholds for public works projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 for the requirement of bids for government construction contracts or municipal public works projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5420/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5420&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1835896,"bill_number":"HB5425","title":"Relating to clarifying the amount of experience required in the hiring of professional education personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add experience needed for principals to apply and to grant waivers of experience required in employment of professional education personnel if nobody applies with the experience needed.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5425/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5425&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margitta Mazzocchi"},
{"bill_id":1835899,"bill_number":"HB5428","title":"Exempt WV public school buses transporting students from tolls on WV Turnpike","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt school buses with students on board from paying turnpike tolls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5428/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5428&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1836847,"bill_number":"HB5465","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5465/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5465&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836850,"bill_number":"SB659","title":"Increasing minimum benefit for certain annuitants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum benefit for certain annuitants with at least 20 years of total service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB659/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=659&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1836852,"bill_number":"SB646","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, State Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB646/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=646&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836854,"bill_number":"HB5443","title":"Clarifying that electronic data processing services are to be included in the valuation of specialized high-technology property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include in the high-technology property valuation statute the hosting and processing of electronic data as part of a data center operation and high-performance data computing to process data and perform complex computation and solve algorithms at high speeds in connection with digital, blockchain, and/or artificial intelligence technologies.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5443/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5443&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jarred Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1836856,"bill_number":"HB5437","title":"Relating to time limits imposed on the Division of Highways to grant a highway entrance permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a time limit for the Department of Highways to grant an entrance permit for work on a highway, to describe the time limit for requested changes, and to describe when a permit shall be considered approved.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5437/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5437&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1836860,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Defining protections for election officials and election workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define protections for election officials and election workers, including poll workers while performing the duties of the election process; and clarifies the conditions and circumstances of protections.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB630/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=630&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1836865,"bill_number":"HB5436","title":"To allow elected members of county Boards of Education to be short-term substitute teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the county superintendents, subject to approval of the county board, may employ and assign substitute teachers who are elected members of county boards for short term assignments of no more than nine days in the same substitute assignment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5436/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5436&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1836866,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 17, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB653/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=653&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836868,"bill_number":"HB5474","title":"Making a supplemental appropriation to the Hospital Finance Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5474/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5474&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836870,"bill_number":"HB5475","title":"Making a supplemental appropriation to the School Building Authority – School Construction Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5475/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5475&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836872,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Authorizing State Fire Marshal to regulate electrician licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to electrician licensing rules.This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB634/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=634&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1836876,"bill_number":"SB648","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Adjutant General, State Militia","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB648/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=648&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836879,"bill_number":"HB5452","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Administration, Public Defender Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5452/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5452&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836883,"bill_number":"SB651","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to WV Economic Development Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB651/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=651&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836885,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Commerce, Office of Secretary","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB639/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=639&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836886,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Prohibiting municipalities from disconnecting water service for nonpayment of stormwater fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit municipalities from shutting off a user's water for nonpayment of a stormwater fee. The bill allows for municipalities to impose a lien to obtain payment but prohibits municipalities from shutting off services for nonpayment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 215, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB631/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=631&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1836888,"bill_number":"SB664","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Revenue, Office of Tax Appeals","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB664/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=664&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836890,"bill_number":"HB5473","title":"Supplementing and appropriating appropriations to the State Board of Education - Aid for Exceptional Children","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5473/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5473&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836896,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Affirming power of states to repel invasions for our nation's security","description":"Affirming power of states to repel invasions for our nation's security","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR27/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1836899,"bill_number":"HB5446","title":"To create the felony offense for protestors blocking passage on streets and highways.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the criminal offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; defining \"obstruct\"; and establishing penalties for violation of section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5446/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5446&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1836901,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Designating February 6, 2024, as Preston County Day","description":"Designating February 6, 2024, as Preston County Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR26/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1836903,"bill_number":"SB657","title":"Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 19, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB657/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=657&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836908,"bill_number":"HB5458","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Higher Education Policy Commission, administration, control account","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5458/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5458&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836913,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Requiring builders to follow State Building Code when local inspection and enforcement not provided","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a builder to follow the provisions of the State Building code in the construction or renovation of a structure, even if a county or municipality does not provide inspection and enforcement services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB629/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=629&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1836915,"bill_number":"HB5439","title":"Provide that a person defending themselves or others while at work cannot be terminated","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that using deadly force against an intruder or attacker in a workplace by person not engaged in unlawful activity if the person reasonably believes that he or she or another is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm; and providing that the person may not result in that person being terminated from employment for this action, regardless of company or employer policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5439/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5439&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1836918,"bill_number":"HB5451","title":"Expiring funds to the General Revenue Surplus from Personal Income Tax Reserve Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5451/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5451&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836920,"bill_number":"HB5444","title":"Retirement credited service for West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow all members of the State Police retirement system to use accrued leave as credited service toward retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5444/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5444&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1836924,"bill_number":"HB5479","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Human Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5479/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5479&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836926,"bill_number":"SB660","title":"Expiring funds to General Revenue Surplus from Personal Income Tax Reserve Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB660/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=660&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836929,"bill_number":"HB5462","title":"Supplementing and amending the approriations to the Division of Culture and History","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5462/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5462&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836934,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Recognizing the District Court for the District of Columbia is a politicized court","description":"Recognizing the District Court for the District of Columbia is a politicized court","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR10/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1836936,"bill_number":"HB5447","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the State Board of Education, School Building Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5447/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5447&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836938,"bill_number":"HB5453","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Division of Health, Central Office","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5453/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5453&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836942,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Designating February 6, 2024, as Local Food and Farm Day","description":"Designating February 6, 2024, as Local Food and Farm Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR28/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1836946,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Administration, Division of Finance","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB645/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=645&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836948,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Creating community solar pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a community solar program where subscribers can purchase an interest in a solar facility and use credits against their electric utility costs; establishing parameters and conditions for the program; and providing for administration and rulemaking by the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB638/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=638&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1836952,"bill_number":"HB5441","title":"Relating to raising the threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 for the requirement of bids for municipal public works projects.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 for the requirement of bids for municipal public works projects and setting the threshold at $50,000 for public service districts, and public works projects under the Regional Water And Wastewater And Stormwater Authority Act.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5441/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5441&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clay Riley"},
{"bill_id":1836954,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Prohibiting acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expressly prohibit the acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election and to provide criminal penalties for intentionally and knowingly accepting an absentee ballot that does not comply with state requirements for absentee voting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB636/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=636&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1836957,"bill_number":"SB649","title":"Clarifying per diem compensation for certain judges recalled to service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that senior status intermediate court judges and family judges are subject to the same per diem compensation limits as senior circuit court judges. This addresses a possible gap in code created after the creation of intermediate court of appeals and the inclusion of the family court judges in the judicial retirement system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 77, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB649/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=649&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":1836959,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the public disclosure of an individual's personal information on the internet in certain circumstances; and provide penalty for violation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB637/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=637&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1836962,"bill_number":"SB662","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Administration","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB662/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=662&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836965,"bill_number":"HB5478","title":"Making supplemental appropriations of federal funds to the Division of Human Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5478/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5478&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836971,"bill_number":"HB5457","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Division of Human Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5457/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5457&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836974,"bill_number":"SB654","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Executive, Governor's Office","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB654/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=654&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836979,"bill_number":"HB5471","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Division of Administrative Services, Criminal Justice Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5471/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5471&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836981,"bill_number":"HB5445","title":"Revising the statute to reduce the minimum age for a cadet for the West Virginia State Police from the age of 21 to the age of 18.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the statute to reduce the minimum age for a cadet for the West Virginia State Police from the age of 21 to the age of 18.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5445/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5445&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Paul Hott"},
{"bill_id":1836982,"bill_number":"HB5464","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Economic Development, Office of the Secretary","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5464/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5464&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836989,"bill_number":"HB5469","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Higher Education Policy Commission, Administration, Control Account","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5469/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5469&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836991,"bill_number":"HB5466","title":"Supplementing and amending the appropriation to the Department of Administration, Division of Finance","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5466/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5466&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836992,"bill_number":"HB5476","title":"Making a supplemental appropriation to the Division of Health – Consolidated Medical Service Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5476/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5476&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1836995,"bill_number":"SB663","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Administrative Services, Criminal Justice Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 22, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB663/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=663&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1836997,"bill_number":"HB5461","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Veterans' Assistance","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5461/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5461&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837001,"bill_number":"HB5470","title":"Expiring funds from Lottery Net Profits to General Revenue Surplus","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5470/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5470&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837004,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Relating to Dangerousness Assessment Advisory Board multi-disciplinary study group","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue the study group on competency and criminal responsibility, add brain injuries to the subjects to be studied, amend the membership of the study group, establish a steering committee within the study group, setting a deadline for the report to be presented and to which offices and committees the report should be submitted, and permitting the steering committee to seek funding.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 183, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB632/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=632&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1837008,"bill_number":"HB5449","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Health Facilities, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5449/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5449&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837010,"bill_number":"HB5477","title":"Making supplemental appropriations to the Division of Natural Resources","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5477/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5477&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837014,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Modifying rules regarding liquidation of property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify when a commission, council, or a governing board may sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of any real property that was gifted or devised to it.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB635/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=635&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1837016,"bill_number":"HB5468","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Adjutant General","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5468/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5468&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837019,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Economic Development, Office of Secretary","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB640/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=640&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837024,"bill_number":"SB656","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Division of Human Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 18, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB656/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=656&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837026,"bill_number":"SB647","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor's Office, Civil Contingent Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB647/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=647&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837031,"bill_number":"HB5472","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5472/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5472&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837032,"bill_number":"SB633","title":"Requiring training and administration of brain injury screening for incarcerated individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring training in brain injury screening for personnel at Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, requiring screening of all incoming and currently incarcerated individuals for brain injuries, requiring that the screening processes be designed with input from a study group established in another code section, and listing the agencies that need to enter a memorandum of understanding in order to share confidential health information that is pertinent to the study group's study.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB633/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=633&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1837035,"bill_number":"SB652","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Health Facilities","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 16, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB652/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=652&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837037,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"To recognize every February during a leap year as Upper Big Branch Miners Month.","description":"To recognize every February during a leap year as Upper Big Branch Miners Month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR69/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1837042,"bill_number":"SB661","title":"Expiring funds from Lottery Net Profits to General Revenue Surplus","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 21, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB661/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=661&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837044,"bill_number":"HB5450","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Fairmont State University","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5450/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5450&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837048,"bill_number":"HB5438","title":"Exempting law enforcement and emergency vehicles from paying turnpike tolls","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt law enforcement and emergency vehicles from paying turnpike tolls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5438/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5438&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1837050,"bill_number":"SB650","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Fairmont State University","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 15, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB650/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=650&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837052,"bill_number":"SB658","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Administration, Public Defender Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 20, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB658/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=658&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837053,"bill_number":"HB5463","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the State Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5463/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5463&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837058,"bill_number":"HB5467","title":"Supplementing and amending approriations to the Civil Contingent Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5467/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5467&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837060,"bill_number":"SB655","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Control Account","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB655/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=655&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837062,"bill_number":"HB5459","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Executive, Governor’s Office","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5459/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5459&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837065,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson for its service, dedication, and commitment to Jefferson County","description":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson for its service, dedication, and commitment to Jefferson County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR27/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1837069,"bill_number":"HB5442","title":"Free to Speak Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit adverse disciplinary or employment action in public schools for employees and students who refuse to give their pronouns or who refuse to call a person by a name or title that is inconsistent with that person's sex, provides definitions, and provides for a right to private cause of action for violations of this act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5442/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5442&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1837072,"bill_number":"HB5440","title":"Relating to county commission vacancies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the manner of filling vacancies in county commissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5440/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5440&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1837076,"bill_number":"SB665","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Division of Health","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 23, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB665/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=665&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837080,"bill_number":"HB5456","title":"Expiring funds from the Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to the General Revenue","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5456/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5456&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837082,"bill_number":"SB666","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DEP, Division of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB666/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=666&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837085,"bill_number":"HB5480","title":"Making a supplental appropration to the Division of Human Services - Child Support Enforcement Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5480/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5480&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837086,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, Aid for Exceptional Children","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB641/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=641&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837090,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Veterans' Assistance","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB642/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=642&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837094,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, School Building Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 13, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB643/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=643&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837096,"bill_number":"HB5455","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the School Building Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5455/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5455&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837099,"bill_number":"HB5460","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Commerce, Division of Forestry and Geological Economic Survey","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5460/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5460&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837100,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Commerce, Division of Forestry, and Geological and Economic Survey","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 14, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB644/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=644&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1837102,"bill_number":"HB5448","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5448/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5448&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1837104,"bill_number":"HB5454","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5454/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5454&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1838067,"bill_number":"HB5481","title":"Relating generally to liability of hospital police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from liability for hospitals that have established a hospital police department if a loss or claim results from the failure to provide police protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5481/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5481&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andy Shamblin"},
{"bill_id":1838070,"bill_number":"HB5497","title":"Making supplemental appropriations to the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, decrease, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5497/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5497&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1838073,"bill_number":"HB5492","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Emergency Management","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5492/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5492&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1838081,"bill_number":"SB680","title":"Increasing compensation of certain classroom teachers and aides","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the compensation of classroom teachers certified in special education and assigned full-time to a self-contained classroom; and to increase the compensation of aides assigned full-time to a self-contained classroom.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB680/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=680&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1838086,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"Reallocating portion of fire insurance and casualty premium tax to Municipal Pensions Security Fund in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reallocate ten basis points of the one percent premium tax on fire insurance and casualty policies from the Teachers Retirement System to the Municipal Pensions Security Fund, and to decrease the amount of time in which a municipal policeman's or firefighter's pension and relief fund may be in noncompliance with the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board's investment requirements before it may be forced to invest with the state Investment Management Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB670/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=670&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1838092,"bill_number":"HB5482","title":"Patrolman Cassie Marie Johnson Organ Donor Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create specially priced registration plates for organ donors and creating the Patrolman Cassie Marie Johnson Organ Donor Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5482/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5482&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1838098,"bill_number":"HB5490","title":"To create an AI Task Force","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a \"Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Artificial Intelligence","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Artificial Intelligence","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5490/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5490&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1838103,"bill_number":"SB677","title":"Modifying requirements regarding use of medical cannabis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve patient safety in the medical cannabis program by authorizing permitted, regulated medical cannabis processors to manufacture medical cannabis in edible form for dispensing to certified patients in the state; to specify certain requirements applicable to medical cannabis dispensed in edible form; and to require information relating to the dispensing of medical cannabis be input into the controlled substance monitoring database.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB677/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=677&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1838112,"bill_number":"HB5489","title":"Relating to removing the tax exemption for credit unions.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the tax exemption for credit unions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5489/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5489&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1838117,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Clarifying provision of electricity on premises of US armed forces or WV National Guard does not constitute public service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the premises of the United States Armed Forces or the West Virginia National Guard are not a public service for purposes of the jurisdiction of the West Virginia Public Service Commissioner when receiving electricity from a certified high impact industrial business development district to meet only the electrical needs of the premises of the United States Armed Forces or the West Virginia National Guard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB678/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=678&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1838124,"bill_number":"HB5491","title":"Relating to Certified Professional Midwife","description":"The purpose of this bill is to generally provide for certified professional midwives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5491/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5491&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1838131,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Authorizing DMV to provide images of certain individuals to Secretary of State for voter identification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide images of persons issued any identification or license to the Secretary of State for voter identification purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB676/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=676&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1838138,"bill_number":"SB679","title":"Regulating certain plant-based derivatives, hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and Kratom","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate select plant-based derivatives, including hemp-derived cannabinoid products and regulation of kratom. The bill amends the short title; clarifies findings; defines terms; requires permits to manufacture, process, distribute, offer to sell, and sell regulated products; specifies regulatory authority in the Commissioner of Agriculture and the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Commissioner; specifies funding requirements for nonintoxicating beer tax revenues; makes technical corrections; specifies application of the Administrative Procedures Act for certain contested cases; specifies application fees for certain permits; specifies requirements for business registration certificate, nexus, jurisdiction, and taxation relating to remote interstate sales and distribution; specifies maintenance of lists by the Commissioner of Agriculture of permittees, approved products and entities and person that cease to be permitted; specifies labeling requirements; requires age verification for certain sales; authorizes use of funds by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Commissioner; specifies application of Tax Commissioner's fee; authorizes memoranda of understanding and information sharing between Tax Commissioner, Commissioner of Agriculture and Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Commissioner; specifies administrative sanctions; authorizes the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Commissioner to enforce regulation of the product at the retail level; authorizes enforcement actions involving agents of the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Commissioner and persons acting upon request direction or control of law-enforcement agencies; clarifies Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Commissioner's authority over alcohol licensees selling kratom and hemp-derived cannabinoid products; specifies transfer of excess Alcohol Beverage Control Enforcement Fund monies; and specifies criminal penalties related to crimes relating to regulated products.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB679/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=679&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1838144,"bill_number":"HB5494","title":"Making supplemental appropriations to the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5494/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5494&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1838150,"bill_number":"HB5488","title":"To codify that The Gun Control Act of 1968 prohibits unlawful users of drugs and those addicted to controlled substances, specifically marijuana, may not ship, receive, or possess a firearm","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify that The Gun Control Act of 1968 prohibits unlawful users of drugs and those addicted to controlled substances, specifically marijuana, may not ship, receive, or possess a firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5488/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5488&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1838154,"bill_number":"HB5483","title":"Appropriating $100,000 to Texas for the purpose of acquiring more razor wire","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a supplementary appropriation to send to the state of Texas for acquiring more razor wire for the southern border.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5483/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5483&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elias Coop-Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1838159,"bill_number":"HB5501","title":"Making a supplemental appropriation of federal funds to the Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5501/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5501&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1838166,"bill_number":"SB671","title":"Increasing tax on certain tobacco products","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to tobacco products. The bill defines terms. The bill increases the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes. The bill allocates revenue to the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention. The bill repeals the vape tax. The bill repeals the tax to be levied by municipalities or other governmental subdivisions. The bill repeals the tax for person affixing stamps and paying of tax. The bill levies the user fee on cigarettes to be directed to support EMS. Finally, the bill creates a special revenue fund to receive funds from the created user fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB671/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=671&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1838178,"bill_number":"SB668","title":"Increasing amount of certain controlled substances persons may purchase annually","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine a person may purchase annually.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 58, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB668/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=668&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1838183,"bill_number":"HB5486","title":"To establish the County Home Rule Program as a permanent program.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"County Home Rule Program.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5486/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5486&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hite"},
{"bill_id":1838188,"bill_number":"SB672","title":"Requiring coverage of home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain Medicaid recipients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require coverage and reimbursement for home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain persons diagnosed with hypertension.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Referred to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB672/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=672&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1838193,"bill_number":"HB5498","title":"Making a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Agriculture - West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5498/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5498&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1838200,"bill_number":"SB673","title":"Prohibiting ranked choice voting in any election held in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit ranked choice voting in elections in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB673/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=673&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1838204,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Requesting that the West Virginia Legislature to declare June 12th Women’s Veterans Appreciation Day in the State of West Virginia","description":"Requesting that the West Virginia Legislature to declare June 12th Women’s Veterans Appreciation Day in the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR70/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Anitra Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1838215,"bill_number":"HB5493","title":"Making a supplemental appropriation to the West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5493/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5493&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1838218,"bill_number":"SB675","title":"Establishing accreditation deadline for convention and visitors bureaus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require convention and visitor's bureaus to receive accreditation from an accrediting body on or before June 30, 2026, in order to be eligible for distribution of net proceeds of hotel-motel tax.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"To conference","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB675/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=675&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1838227,"bill_number":"HB5500","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the State Board of Education – Aid for Exceptional Children","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5500/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5500&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1838234,"bill_number":"SB674","title":"Cancelling voter registration records for individuals no longer WV residents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize cancellation of voter registration records for individuals who are no longer West Virginia citizens and have obtained a driver's license in another state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB674/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=674&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1838237,"bill_number":"HB5499","title":"Making a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Arts, Culture and History - National Coal Heritage Area Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5499/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5499&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1838247,"bill_number":"HB5484","title":"Relating to age appropriate instruction in health education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to empower the state board of education to direct guidance to all local education agencies on what is appropriate for pre-kindergarten through five to be taught regarding health education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5484/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5484&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1838252,"bill_number":"SB667","title":"Creating Physician Assistant Compact","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to the creation of the Physicians Licensure Compact. The bill provides for a purpose. The bill creates definitions. The bill provides for state participation in the compact. The bill creates the compact privilege. The bill provides for the designation of the state from which licensee is applying for a compact privilege. The bill defines adverse actions. The bill provides for the establishment of the PA Licensure Compact Commission. The bill defines the data system. The bill provides for rulemaking. The bill provides for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement. The bill provides for the date of implementation of the PA Licensure Compact Commission. The bill provides for construction and severability. Finally, the bill creates the binding effect of the compact.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 197, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB667/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=667&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1838257,"bill_number":"HB5485","title":"Relating to ensuring the $1 service fee for the renewal of vehicle registration is dedicated to the county sheriff for contribution to the county general fund and the deputy sheriff’s retirement system.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to The purpose of this bill is to ensure the $1 service fee for the renewal of vehicle registration is dedicated to the county sheriff for contribution to the county general fund and the deputy sheriff's retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5485/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5485&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1838263,"bill_number":"HB5495","title":"Making a supplemental appropriation to Division of Health – Laboratory Services Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5495/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5495&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1838271,"bill_number":"HB5487","title":"To require municipalities issuing tickets to charge the entire fee for tickets","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to the suspension of licenses for failure to respond or appear in court when charged with a motor vehicle violation. The bill requires written notice of all fees owed and impending suspension prior to license suspension; and requires the citation issuing magistrate court or municipal court to forward administrative fee collected to division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5487/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5487&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1838278,"bill_number":"SB669","title":"Relating to county economic opportunity development districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant Mason County and the Town of Henderson special district excise taxes, describe the boundaries of the Town of Henderson Economic Opportunity District, and authorize setting the base tax of said excise taxes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB669/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=669&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1838281,"bill_number":"HB5496","title":"Making a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Agriculture - Agriculture Fees Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5496/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5496&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1839384,"bill_number":"SB708","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Agriculture, WV Spay Neuter Assistance Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 36, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB708/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=708&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839389,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Designating February 8, 2024, as WV Hospital Day","description":"Designating February 8, 2024, as WV Hospital Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR30/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1839396,"bill_number":"SB713","title":"Adding new service fee for registration renewal of certain vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a new service fee charge for each year of renewal of a Class A or G vehicle registration issued.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB713/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=713&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1839399,"bill_number":"HB5509","title":"Provide for a special driver’s license for those with physical disabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to describe the information that the Division of Motor Vehicles shall maintain for law enforcement reference when making a traffic stop or assisting a driver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5509/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5509&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1839404,"bill_number":"SB696","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security, Division of Emergency Management","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 25, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB696/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=696&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839410,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Designating February 8, 2024, as Tucker County Day","description":"Designating February 8, 2024, as Tucker County Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR29/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1839414,"bill_number":"SB707","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Commerce, Division of Natural Resources","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 35, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB707/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=707&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839421,"bill_number":"SB712","title":"Reducing minimum age for State Police cadet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the statute to reduce the minimum age for a cadet for the West Virginia State Police from the age of 21 to the age of 18.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 236, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB712/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=712&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1839430,"bill_number":"SB699","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Child Support Enforcement Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 28, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB699/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=699&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839434,"bill_number":"SB690","title":"Establishing WV Agritourism Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a commission on West Virginia Agritourism to review and investigate means of preserving our farmland and growing our agricultural tourism and agricultural economic development and recommend to the Legislature that appropriate legislation be enacted, establishing regulatory and legislative relief to foster the development and growth of Agritourism and successful farms.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB690/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=690&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1839440,"bill_number":"HB5518","title":"To adjust the School Aid Formula’s Transportation calculations from its current standard of student enrollment to school bus mileage traveled daily","description":"The purpose of this bill is relating to adjust the school aid formula's transportation calculations from its current standard of student enrollment to school bus mileage traveled daily to provide assistance to larger counties that are mandated to offer school bus transportation to all students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5518/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5518&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1839447,"bill_number":"HB5515","title":"Establishing pilot program for Public Guardian Ad Litem Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a three-year pilot program relating to West Virginia Public Guardian ad Litem Services, established initially in three circuits, and providing services initially in three circuits. Circuit based West Virginia Public Guardian ad Litem Corporations will be set up and a qualified guardian ad litem will be appointed as legal counsel when there is a conflict that exists within the local guardian ad litem office. This bill sets up the framework of the West Virginia Public Guardian ad Litem Services and establishes oversight over this pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5515/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5515&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1839451,"bill_number":"SB700","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Miscellaneous Boards and Commissions, Hospital Finance Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 29, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB700/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=700&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839456,"bill_number":"HB5507","title":"Clarifying the Governor’s powers regarding a state of emergency or state of preparedness and changing the expiration of a state of emergency or preparedness to 30 days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the Governor's powers regarding a state of emergency or state of preparedness and changing the expiration of a state of emergency or preparedness to 30 days","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5507/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5507&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1839461,"bill_number":"SB715","title":"Stop the Bleed Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Stop the Bleed Act to require implementation of the act in county schools and to permit private donations and funding by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB715/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=715&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1839468,"bill_number":"HB5505","title":"Relating to expanding certain insurance coverages for pregnant women","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend Medicaid coverage for pregnant women by having the Bureau for Medical Services request a State Plan Amendment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5505/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5505&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1839475,"bill_number":"SB685","title":"Continuing and updating Board of Risk and Insurance Management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue and reconstitute the membership of the Board of Risk and Insurance Management.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB685/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=685&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1839478,"bill_number":"HB5514","title":"Enhancing training requirements for county boards of education members.","description":"The purpose of this bill is enhance training requirements for county boards of education members by increasing the number of hours required for training, authorizing the State Board to require members to attend additional training when beneficial, modifying training topics, increasing the compensation rate for meeting attendance and decreasing the number of meetings members may be compensated to attend, prohibiting compensation to county board members who have not complied with all training requirements and including the chairs of the House and Senate Education Committees as ex officio members of the county board member standards training review committee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 117, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5514/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5514&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1839484,"bill_number":"HB5508","title":"Relating to requiring certain transfers and disbursement of funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the West Virginia Racing Commission annually transfer $8,000,000 from the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the Fire Protection Fund and the Emergency Medical Services Equipment and Training Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5508/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5508&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jarred Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1839486,"bill_number":"SB693","title":"Creating Chronic Weight Management Task Force","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Chronic Weight Management Task Force to study obesity and make report of its findings to the Joint Committee on Health. The bill sets forth the members of the task force and provides for administrative support by the Department of Health at the discretion of the Secretary. The bill requires other state agencies to cooperate with the task force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB693/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=693&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1839495,"bill_number":"SB711","title":"Clarifying that qualified law enforcement from any federal agency may enforce state laws under limited circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add to the list of federal agencies and agents who under limited circumstances may enforce state laws.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB711/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=711&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1839497,"bill_number":"SB698","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Division of Human Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 27, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB698/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=698&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839503,"bill_number":"SB689","title":"Adding service fee to certain vehicle registration renewals for deposit into WV Deputy Sheriff's Retirement Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a $0.50 service fee to the registration or renewal of certain classes of automobiles for deposit into the West Virginia Deputy Sheriff's Retirement Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB689/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=689&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1839511,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Designating February 8, 2024, as WV American Academy of Pediatrics Child Health Advocacy Day","description":"Designating February 8, 2024, as WV American Academy of Pediatrics Child Health Advocacy Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR31/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1839518,"bill_number":"SB687","title":"Clarifying Legislative Auditor's scope of authority","description":"The purpose of this bill relates to the Legislative Auditor; establishing that auditor is responsible to Joint Committee on Government and Finance; clarifying that auditor may exercise powers at direction of Senate President or Speaker of House of Delegates; restating authority of auditor to inspect properties, equipment, and records; providing for distribution of copies of reports of examination and audit; prohibiting auditor from using external auditing entities to conduct audits except as directed by Senate President or Speaker; modifying obligations of auditor regarding budgetary matters; providing that committee has authority to hire employees to assist auditor in performance of obligations; clarifying hiring authority of committee; providing that auditor's reviews of departments and agencies are to be conducted at direction of Senate President or Speaker and that department presentations are to be made at Senate President's or Speaker's direction; eliminating requirement that agency and regulatory board reviews be conducted according to certain auditing standards; revising schedule of regulatory board reviews; and providing that regulatory board reviews may be conducted more frequently than statutorily scheduled.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 182, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB687/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=687&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1839524,"bill_number":"SB704","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to PSC, Motor Carrier Division","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 33, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB704/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=704&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839526,"bill_number":"SB709","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Arts, Culture and History, National Coal Heritage Area Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 37, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB709/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=709&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839532,"bill_number":"SB695","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Energy Assistance, TANF, and Child Care and Development","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 24, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB695/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=695&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839544,"bill_number":"HB5511","title":"Relating generally to medical cannabis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve patient safety in the medical cannabis program by authorizing permitted, regulated medical cannabis processors to manufacture medical cannabis in edible form for dispensing to certified patients in the state; to specify certain requirements applicable to medical cannabis dispensed in edible form; and to require information relating to the dispensing of medical cannabis be input into the controlled substance monitoring database.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5511/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5511&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Hardy"},
{"bill_id":1839548,"bill_number":"HB5510","title":"Clarify law regarding the crime of witness tampering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide penalties for crimes against public justice, criminal offenses and penalties for intimidation, retaliation against public officers and employees, jurors, and witnesses; fraudulent official proceedings and legal processes against public officials and employees; or making public threats directed at inciting lawless action that could cause bodily harm and is likely to incite or produce such action.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 90, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5510/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5510&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Diana Winzenreid"},
{"bill_id":1839554,"bill_number":"HB5503","title":"\"Resign to Run” law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to creating the \"Resign to Run\" law, providing restrictions on qualifying for public office; providing that no person may qualify as a candidate for more than one public office, whether federal, state, district, county, or municipal, if the terms or any part thereof run concurrently with each other; and resignation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5503/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5503&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1839559,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"WV Land Use Association Registration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate registration of land use associations with the Secretary of State's office. The bill provides definitions, a statement of legislative purpose, and the required content of the registration form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB694/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=694&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1839568,"bill_number":"SB716","title":"Relating to child support","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to child support. The bill reconfigures the West Virginia Child Support Enforcement Commission. The bill authorizes a temporary stay of child support obligation under certain circumstances. The bill clarifies that circuit judge's authority to limit child support obligation under certain limited circumstances. Finally, the bill establishes a protocol to assist circuit courts in determining the appropriate child support obligation in child abuse and neglect matters.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB716/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=716&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1839574,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit actions for damages or attorney's fees under Shamblin v. Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co., 183 W. Va. 585 (1990) against the Board of Risk and Insurance Management or any person employed by the board or any entity with which the board has contracted to administer the board's programs; and to make the amendments retrospective to all pending claims and actions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB686/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=686&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1839576,"bill_number":"SB701","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, School Construction Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 30, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB701/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=701&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839582,"bill_number":"SB683","title":"Amending definition of \"alternative fuel\" under motor fuel excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of \"alternative fuel\" under the Motor Fuel Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB683/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=683&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1839590,"bill_number":"SB682","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB682/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=682&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839596,"bill_number":"SB688","title":"Authorizing director of Division of Forestry to contract and manage forest land","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the director of the Division of Forestry to enter into contracts for management of state forests and wooded areas for the purposes of preventing forest fires. This is a new section; therefore, underscoring and","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB688/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=688&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1839597,"bill_number":"HB5519","title":"Relating to authorizing the director of the Division of Forestry to contract for the management of state-owned and leased forests and wooded lands for purposes of preventing forest fires","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the director of the Division of Forestry to enter into contracts for management of state forests and wooded areas for the purposes of preventing forest fires. This is a new section; therefore, underscoring and","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5519/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5519&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1839603,"bill_number":"SB702","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Laboratory Services Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 31, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB702/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=702&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839609,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Revising service obligation for certain doctoral medical degree programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revision the mandatory service obligation for the National Guard doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine degree program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 157, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB681/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=681&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1839616,"bill_number":"HB5506","title":"Creating the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5506/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5506&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1839623,"bill_number":"HB5516","title":"Relating to criminalizing the use of deep fakes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of deep fake images for the criminal invasion of privacy or the unlawful depiction of nude or partially nude minors or minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct; establishing such conduct as criminal offenses, subject to criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5516/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5516&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jarred Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1839628,"bill_number":"SB692","title":"Allowing members of State Police retirement system to use accrued leave as credit towards retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow all members of the State Police retirement system to use accrued leave as credited service toward retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB692/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=692&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1839631,"bill_number":"SB706","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Fees Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB706/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=706&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839637,"bill_number":"SB691","title":"Revising statute of annual inspection for commercial motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill revising the statute to make it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations; and adding a definition for the term \"Commercial motor vehicle.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB691/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=691&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1839641,"bill_number":"SB703","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security, WV State Police","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 32, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB703/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=703&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839649,"bill_number":"HB5513","title":"To create the Great Expectations Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Pierpont Community and Technical College Great Expectations Pilot Program. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill provides for the enactment of the program. The bill establishes funding. Finally, the bill sets the length of the pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5513/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5513&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1839657,"bill_number":"HB5502","title":"Relating to the sex offender registration act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring state law in compliance with the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act by expanding the applicability of the Act to reflect federal law by modifying the reporting requirements and modifying penalties for persons convicted of sexual offenses that require the offender to register with the sex offender registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5502/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5502&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1839662,"bill_number":"HB5512","title":"To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the express consent of a parent or guardian to conduct a genetic screening of a newborn infant, to retain blood samples from the infant, and to retain and share results of the genetic screening of the infant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5512/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5512&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1839665,"bill_number":"SB714","title":"Transferring duties and licensing from Board of Osteopathic Medicine to Board of Medicine","description":"The purpose of this bill generally relates to the licensing of physicians and the transition of the duties and functions of the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to the West Virginia Board of Medicine, effective January 1, 2025. The bill expands the board authority to regulate genetic counselors.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB714/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=714&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1839670,"bill_number":"SB710","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education, Aid for Exceptional Children","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 38, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB710/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=710&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839678,"bill_number":"SB684","title":"Setting medical loss ratio for managed care contracts with Bureau for Medical Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring contract terms for managed care contracts with the Bureau for Medical Services; setting the medical loss ratio for managed care organizations contracting with the Bureau for Medical Services; establishing rebates; setting an effective date; and requiring contract change orders in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB684/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=684&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1839682,"bill_number":"HB5504","title":"To make it explicit that both the lottery fund and the excess lottery fund can be utilized for early childhood education throughout West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that funds from the Lottery Education Fund, the State Lottery fund, and the Excess Lottery Fund be used for childhood education in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5504/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5504&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1839686,"bill_number":"SB697","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Consolidated Medical Service Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 26, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB697/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=697&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1839693,"bill_number":"HB5517","title":"To require a statewide public school calendar to begin no earlier that September 1 and end no later than May 31","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that schools begin no earlier that September 1 and end no later than May 31. The bill also increases the amount of remote learning days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5517/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5517&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1839694,"bill_number":"SB705","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to PSC","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, decrease, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 34, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB705/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=705&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1840638,"bill_number":"SB719","title":"Clarifying parent and guardian access to minor child's medical records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that neither a parent nor legal guardian of a minor child shall be denied access to the minor child's medical records without requiring a child to sign a document permitting his or her parents to see the records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB719/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=719&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1840650,"bill_number":"SB726","title":"Moving functions of Information Services and Communications Division into Office of Technology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move the essential functions of the Information Services and Communications Division into the Office of Technology.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB726/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=726&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1840662,"bill_number":"SB717","title":"Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of tobacco product to individuals younger than 21 years of age. The bill contains penalties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB717/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=717&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1840678,"bill_number":"HB5522","title":"Relating to providing a credit against the business and occupation tax imposed on coal-fired electric generating units to help off-set environmental compliance costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage and incentivize the installation, repair, and maintenance of environmental pollution control equipment at coal-fired electric generating units located in West Virginia and that serve West Virginia residents, by authorizing a credit against the business and occupation tax imposed on the business of generating electricity, thereby extending the life of coal-fired power plants, which will provide cheaper electricity to the State's residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5522/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5522&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1840691,"bill_number":"SB725","title":"Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the conditions for pretrial release and the maximum bail amount that may be set for individuals charged with multiple misdemeanor offenses. The bill revises the definition of \"bail\" and establishes that a defendant has the right to select among several methods of securing bail, subject to a judicial officer's authority to impose terms and conditions of bail reasonably necessary to secure defendant's appearance and protect the public. The bill authorizes a judicial officer to release a defendant on his or her own recognizance, but clarifies that a magistrate may not release a defendant charged with a felony offense on his or her own recognizance. It also establishes that a magistrate may not set \"cash only\" or \"property only\" bail.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB725/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=725&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1840704,"bill_number":"SB720","title":"Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB720/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=720&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1840717,"bill_number":"SB723","title":"Creating Unmatched Medical Graduate Advisory Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Unmatched Medical Graduate Advisory Council; establishing findings and purpose; establishing membership of advisory council; setting forth subjects to be addressed by advisory council in reporting; providing for selection of chair and vice chair; establishing quorum; providing that administrative support be provided by the Higher Education Policy Commission; and requiring reporting of findings and recommendations by December 31, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB723/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=723&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1840731,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Designating February 9, 2024, as Eating Disorder Advocacy Day","description":"Designating February 9, 2024, as Eating Disorder Advocacy Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR32/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1840742,"bill_number":"HB5521","title":"Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that no law may require a person to receive or use a medical product and to ensure that there will be no penalties associated with refusing the medical product or refusing to disclose whether the product has been used or not.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5521/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5521&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1840757,"bill_number":"HB5527","title":"To allow those with a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in public school property and buildings.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons who have a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in or on the grounds of any primary or secondary educational facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5527/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5527&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chuck Horst"},
{"bill_id":1840767,"bill_number":"HB5523","title":"Authorizing cancellation of voter registration records for individuals who are no longer West Virginia citizens and have obtained a driver’s license in another state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize cancellation of voter registration records for individuals who are no longer West Virginia citizens and have obtained a driver's license in another state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5523/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5523&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1840779,"bill_number":"HB5528","title":"Relating to the renewable energy facilities program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove certain caps on renewable energy generating facilities and to remove the sunset date from this section.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-03-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5528/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5528&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1840794,"bill_number":"HB5520","title":"Relating to juvenile competency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify competency proceedings for juvenile delinquency court actions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 50, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5520/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5520&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rick Hillenbrand"},
{"bill_id":1840807,"bill_number":"SB718","title":"Ensuring equal financial support to kinship parents and fictive kin","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that all financial support presently available to certified foster parents is provided to kinship parents and fictive kin. The barriers and burdens placed upon kinship parents and fictive kin are too onerous.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB718/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=718&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1840821,"bill_number":"HB5525","title":"To revise and update all provisions of state code to relating to the West Virginia State Guard","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise and update the provisions of state code relating to all aspects of the West Virginia State Guard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5525/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5525&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1840832,"bill_number":"SB724","title":"Allowing license plates, road signs, or markers be obtained from alternative sources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent a lack of availability of license plates and other signs due to a temporary inability of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to manufacture them.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB724/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=724&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1840846,"bill_number":"HB5526","title":"Program Design and Outcomes of Selected Pre-Petition Legal Representation Programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot program to provide legal services, advice, and representation to parents who are facing legal issues that may otherwise result in the removal of their child or children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5526/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5526&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1840858,"bill_number":"SB721","title":"Requiring final orders in child abuse proceedings be prepared and signed within 10 days of hearing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that final orders upon a disposition hearing in child abuse and neglect proceedings be prepared and signed within 10 (ten) days of the disposition hearing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB721/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=721&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1840870,"bill_number":"HB5524","title":"Regulating and restricting the shipment and receipt of abortion-inducing drugs and paraphernalia","description":"The purpose of this bill relates generally to regulating and restricting the shipment and receipt of abortion-inducing drugs and abortion-related paraphernalia. The bill ensures compliance with 18 U.S.C. §1461--1462. The bill establishes a private right of action for those injured or killed by the use of abortion-inducing drugs. The bill establishes venue rules for the private right of action. The bill defines qualified Medicaid providers. The bill establishes a fee-shifting regime in abortion litigation. The bill includes a short title. The bill provides for definitions. Finally, the bill addresses applicability, construction, jurisdiction, sovereign immunity, remedies, and severability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5524/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5524&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elias Coop-Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1840879,"bill_number":"SB722","title":"Revising examination of records relating to limited video lottery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise how a permittee is subject to examination of financial records relating to limited video lottery.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB722/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=722&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1840897,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Affirming the sovereign right of the State of West Virginia to nullify un-Constitutional acts","description":"Affirming the sovereign right of the State of West Virginia to nullify un-Constitutional acts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR72/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1841102,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Calling for an amendment that only the count of US Citizens during the US Census may be used for apportionment of Congressional representation","description":"Calling for an amendment that only the count of US Citizens during the US Census may be used for apportionment of Congressional representation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR73/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=73&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1841306,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Requesting the Division of Highways to place at least 10 additional signs along highways entering West Virginia honoring fallen veterans and Gold Star Families.","description":"Requesting the Division of Highways to place at least 10 additional signs along highways entering West Virginia honoring fallen veterans and Gold Star Families.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR71/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1842280,"bill_number":"HB5538","title":"To modify the parole eligibility for a person serving a sentence for first degree murder","description":"The purpose of bill is to modify parole eligibility for inmates serving life sentences and those who have been convicted of first degree murder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5538/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5538&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1842286,"bill_number":"HB5534","title":"Relating to compensation for firefighters who are required to work holidays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish time off or rate of pay for firefighters who are required to work during holidays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5534/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5534&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1842296,"bill_number":"HB5536","title":"Relating to the assessment of interest on overpayments by the Bureau for Medical Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the assessment of interest on overpayments by the Bureau for Medical Services; establishing an interest rate and method for accrual; and the retention of interest received.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5536/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5536&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1842303,"bill_number":"HB5541","title":"Increase to minimum of $2000 as the amount recoverable by fire companies from homeowners insurnace policies for response to fire call","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase insurance coverage to a minimum amount of $2000 that may be recovered by a fire department responding to fire call at an insured property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5541/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5541&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1842313,"bill_number":"SB734","title":"Reducing statute of limitations on actions to recover on oral and written contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the statute of limitations on actions to recover on both oral and written contracts, on bonds of fiduciaries and personal representatives, and on recognizances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB734/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=734&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1842320,"bill_number":"HB5530","title":"Relating to requiring a hospital to disclose price and fee information for certain health care services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require hospital to disclose price and fee information for certain hospital services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5530/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5530&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1842330,"bill_number":"SB728","title":"Modifying retirement and disability benefits for dependents of State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the awards and benefits to dependents of State Police officers who must take disability retirement to better match the awards and benefits of the dependents of State Police retirants who serve twenty years without disability retirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB728/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=728&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1842337,"bill_number":"SB743","title":"Relating to Bureau for Medical Services’ medically supervised weight loss program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set forth criteria for the Bureau for Medical Services to follow regarding anti-obesity medications and to require reporting of outcomes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Referred to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB743/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=743&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1842345,"bill_number":"SB739","title":"Including certain mental health disorders in existing public health programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis, and obsessive-compulsive disorders in existing public health programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB739/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=739&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1842356,"bill_number":"SB740","title":"Prohibiting digital manipulation of sexually explicit content to include minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new criminal offense of manipulating a photograph, image, video clip, movie, or similar recording containing sexually explicit conduct by the insertion thereof of a visual image of an actual minor so as to create the appearance that it is a minor engaged in the sexually explicit conduct.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB740/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=740&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1842366,"bill_number":"HB5529","title":"Relating to foster care support services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the development of a plan to monitor and improve reading and math skills of children who are or have been in foster care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5529/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5529&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1842371,"bill_number":"SB731","title":"Clarifying amount of deputy sheriff annual salary increase","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the amounts of deputy sheriff annual salary increases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB731/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=731&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1842381,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Designating February 12, 2024, as Corrections Day","description":"Designating February 12, 2024, as Corrections Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR33/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1842387,"bill_number":"HB5533","title":"Relating to clarifying the Right to Farm Act relating to residential agricultural operations and the protection of agriculture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the Right to Farm Act and the intent of the legislature to promote agriculture through agricultural businesses, promote the health of West Virginians and the West Virginia economy, and promote the protection of West Virginia agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5533/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5533&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1842398,"bill_number":"HB5535","title":"Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to apply an excise tax to e-cigarettes and other heated nicotine products excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5535/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5535&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1842407,"bill_number":"SB732","title":"Requiring cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and military authorities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and military authorities; providing that prosecuting attorneys may assign an assistant prosecutor to provide assistance to the National Guard or other military authority within the state; providing that law-enforcement shall share certain information with military authorities regarding military members; and establishing purpose of the amendments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 237, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB732/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=732&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1842418,"bill_number":"HB5542","title":"To allow for a full rebate for the amount of taxes paid for aircraft.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for a full rebate for the amount of taxes paid for aircraft.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5542/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5542&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1842432,"bill_number":"SB733","title":"Authorizing replacement of Robert C. Byrd statue with statue of George Washington","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace the statue of the Robert C. Byrd with a statue of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, and Arthur I. Boreman, placed in each corner of the rotunda of the Capitol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB733/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=733&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1842437,"bill_number":"SB742","title":"Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of service.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB742/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=742&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1842446,"bill_number":"SB738","title":"Authorizing State Fire Marshal to promulgate emergency rules relating to increased fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate emergency rules relating to increased fees.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB738/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=738&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1842453,"bill_number":"HB5543","title":"Relating to petition for involuntary treament for drug and alcohol abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to describe the process of involuntary treatment for substance use disorder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5543/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5543&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1842463,"bill_number":"SB737","title":"Eliminating tax exemption of state-owned real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the exemption from taxation of state-owned real property within the counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB737/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=737&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1842471,"bill_number":"SB729","title":"Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB729/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=729&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1842480,"bill_number":"SB735","title":"Prohibiting use or sale of abortifacients in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use or sale of abortifacients and to enact criminal penalties and permit private causes of action for supplying abortifacients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB735/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=735&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1842487,"bill_number":"SB736","title":"Second Look Sentencing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Second Look Sentencing Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB736/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=736&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1842497,"bill_number":"HB5539","title":"Providing that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia survive the death of the party","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia shall survive the death of the party.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5539/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5539&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1842506,"bill_number":"HB5540","title":"Relating to fentanyl prevention and awareness Education (Laken’s Law)","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Education, which shall be known as \"Laken's Law\".","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 118, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5540/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5540&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1842516,"bill_number":"SB727","title":"Revising process for county boards of education to hire support staff","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the process for county boards of education to hire aides, early childhood classroom assistant teachers, and secretaries.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB727/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=727&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1842521,"bill_number":"SB741","title":"Prohibiting creation, production, distribution or possession of artificially generated child pornography","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the criminal offenses of creating, producing, distributing, receiving, or possessing with intent to distribute visual depictions artificial intelligence created child pornography when no actual minor is depicted.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB741/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=741&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1842533,"bill_number":"HB5531","title":"Increasing correctional officer pay by 12% increase","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salary of correctional officers by 12 percent, when there is no explicit promotion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5531/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5531&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1842538,"bill_number":"HB5537","title":"Relating to sheriff’s commission for collection of taxes","description":"Relating to sheriff’s commission for collection of taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5537/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5537&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1842550,"bill_number":"HB5544","title":"Relating to requiring certain reporting from the Mountaineer Trail Network Authority each year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require certain reporting from the Mountaineer Trail Network Authority each year and beginning on December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5544/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5544&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1842555,"bill_number":"SB730","title":"Clarifying compensation for county tax collector","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the sheriff's commission compensation for the job duty of tax collector for the county and fix the amount at $15,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 69, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB730/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=730&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1842565,"bill_number":"HB5532","title":"Establishes the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act prohibiting the provision of addictive feeds to minors by addictive social media platforms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Safe For Kids Act, provide definitions, prohibit addictive feeds, create time controls, create age flags, ensure nondiscrimination, provide for rulemaking authority, provide the scope of the article, and provide for remedies if violations occur.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5532/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5532&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1842608,"bill_number":"HB5551","title":"Relating to continuing education concerning domestic violence.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require certain licensees to obtain continuing education on domestic violence or abuse.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5551/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5551&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Diana Winzenreid"},
{"bill_id":1842637,"bill_number":"HB5552","title":"Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require medical professionals to report to the Bureau for Public Health all injuries and side effects from vaccines. And requiring the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health to produce an annual report for the Legislature. The bill also requires medical professionals to receive periodic training relating to side effects from vaccines, and that the Commissioner make reports available to individuals and parents concerning adverse impact from vaccines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5552/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5552&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1842667,"bill_number":"HB5548","title":"Relating to modifying requirements imposed on any owner, operator, or manager within a tourism development project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that tourism development projects and tourism development expansion projects are only required to satisfy the standards approved by the West Virginia Department of Economic Development for the design, acquisition, construction, and equipping thereof.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5548/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5548&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1842700,"bill_number":"HB5553","title":"To provide and change graduation requirements and change duties relating to academic content standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all West Virginia high school students to requiring students to pass a minimum of one credit of computer science and technology courses, establish requirements for the classes, establish rulemaking, and create teaching positions, and requirements for those teaching positions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5553/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5553&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1842732,"bill_number":"HB5547","title":"Permit blighted building renovation be eligible for a tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide tax credits to incentivize investments and improvements in blighted properties in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5547/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5547&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hornby"},
{"bill_id":1842761,"bill_number":"HB5546","title":"Relating to eligibility verification for applicants for public assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require non-custodial parents to cooperate with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility for public assistance, as well as custodial parents to cooperate with child support enforcement in establishing paternity as a condition of eligibility for public assistance,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5546/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5546&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1842793,"bill_number":"HB5554","title":"Modifying the Occupational Pneumoconiois award categories for Worker’s Compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a set of payment guidelines for pulmonary massive fibroids without current pulmonary impairment in order to care for those who face future impairment that would otherwise fall outside of the timeframe for filing a complaint","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5554/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5554&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1842824,"bill_number":"HB5550","title":"Authorizing sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of service.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of 62 with eight or more years of service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5550/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5550&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Diana Winzenreid"},
{"bill_id":1842854,"bill_number":"HB5549","title":"Relating to allowing license plates to be obtained from alternative sources when the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is unable to produce them","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent a lack of availability of license plates and other signs due to a temporary inability of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to manufacture them.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 61, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5549/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5549&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1842882,"bill_number":"HB5555","title":"Creating the legislative oversight committee on aviation development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Legislative Oversight Committee on Aviation Development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5555/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5555&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1843911,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Requesting a study on all community and technical schools being a part of the “Earn and Learn Program”","description":"Requesting a study on all community and technical schools being a part of the “Earn and Learn Program”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR76/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=76&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lori Dittman"},
{"bill_id":1843912,"bill_number":"HB5572","title":"Prohibiting cameras and recording devices in bedrooms and bathrooms of foster children","description":"Prohibiting cameras and recording devices in bedrooms and bathrooms of foster children","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5572/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5572&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1843915,"bill_number":"HB5604","title":"Relating to procurement by state spending units","description":"Relating to procurement by state spending units","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-03-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5604/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5604&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":1843917,"bill_number":"HB5614","title":"Relating to postmortem examinations","description":"Relating to postmortem examinations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5614/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5614&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1843922,"bill_number":"HB5634","title":"Empowering the Homeland Security Inspector General to oversee/investigate all County Metro 911 Agencies.","description":"Empowering the Homeland Security Inspector General to oversee/investigate all County Metro 911 Agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5634/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5634&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1843923,"bill_number":"HB5579","title":"Establishing program to pay monthly allotment to certain veterans","description":"Establishing program to pay monthly allotment to certain veterans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5579/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5579&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1843925,"bill_number":"HB5612","title":"Relating to including foster parents under the parental leave act","description":"Relating to including foster parents under the parental leave act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5612/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5612&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joey Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1843928,"bill_number":"HB5610","title":"Requiring candidates for sheriff and prosecutor to disclose criminal history when filing for office","description":"Requiring candidates for sheriff and prosecutor to disclose criminal history when filing for office","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5610/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5610&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1843929,"bill_number":"HB5643","title":"Relating to actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk Management and Insurance","description":"Relating to actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk Management and Insurance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5643/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5643&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1843934,"bill_number":"HB5621","title":"Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace","description":"Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5621/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5621&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1843936,"bill_number":"HB5568","title":"Relating to salary increases for state employees","description":"Relating to salary increases for state employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5568/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5568&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1843938,"bill_number":"HB5590","title":"Changing reference to the “Curator” of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History to the “Secretary” of the Department","description":"Changing reference to the “Curator” of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History to the “Secretary” of the Department","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5590/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5590&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1843941,"bill_number":"HB5598","title":"Requiring a shcool administrator and local Board of Education to assess whether a student is in the foster care system or undre the supervision of Child Protective Services prior to being disiplined for a level 3 or 4 behavior policy violation","description":"Requiring a shcool administrator and local Board of Education to assess whether a student is in the foster care system or undre the supervision of Child Protective Services prior to being disiplined for a level 3 or 4 behavior policy violation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5598/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5598&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1843944,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Honoring the leadership and achievements of West Virginia’s African Americans and urging the recognition of Black History Month","description":"Honoring the leadership and achievements of West Virginia’s African Americans and urging the recognition of Black History Month","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR78/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=78&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Hollis Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1843947,"bill_number":"HB5576","title":"Authorizing municipal fire departments specialized license plates","description":"Authorizing municipal fire departments specialized license plates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5576/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5576&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1843949,"bill_number":"SB747","title":"Including corporate contributors to authorized use of certain political party funding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize uses of political party headquarters funds and funding sources to include corporate contributors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB747/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=747&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1843951,"bill_number":"HB5593","title":"Relating to the creation, composition, qualifications, and compensation of the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management","description":"Relating to the creation, composition, qualifications, and compensation of the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5593/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5593&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1843954,"bill_number":"HB5622","title":"Relating to gender change in government documents","description":"Relating to gender change in government documents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5622/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5622&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1843957,"bill_number":"HB5575","title":"Relating to fines for local fire departments","description":"Relating to fines for local fire departments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5575/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5575&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1843961,"bill_number":"HB5629","title":"Relating to the use of American materials","description":"Relating to the use of American materials","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5629/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5629&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1843962,"bill_number":"HB5210","title":"Relating to voluntary private school immunization","description":"Relating to voluntary private school immunization","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5210/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5210&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1843964,"bill_number":"HB5560","title":"Relating to makin 8:00pm the latest custody exchanges can happen for children under ten without agreement from both parties.","description":"Relating to makin 8:00pm the latest custody exchanges can happen for children under ten without agreement from both parties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5560/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5560&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1843968,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Defending Life by Rejecting Euthanasia","description":"Defending Life by Rejecting Euthanasia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR74/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=74&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1843971,"bill_number":"HB5620","title":"Relating to authorizing the installation of monitors in long-term care facilities","description":"Relating to authorizing the installation of monitors in long-term care facilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5620/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5620&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1843974,"bill_number":"HB5574","title":"To allow a $1,000 refundable child tax credit for all eligible for the federal tax credit","description":"To allow a $1,000 refundable child tax credit for all eligible for the federal tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5574/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5574&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1843976,"bill_number":"HB5627","title":"WV Small Business COVID Relief Act","description":"WV Small Business COVID Relief Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5627/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5627&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1843978,"bill_number":"HB5639","title":"Prompt Payment Act of 2024","description":"Prompt Payment Act of 2024","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5639/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5639&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":1843982,"bill_number":"HB5561","title":"Relating to permitting the electronic execution of trusts.","description":"Relating to permitting the electronic execution of trusts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 135, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5561/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5561&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1843984,"bill_number":"HB5573","title":"To allow a $2,000 refundable child tax credit for all eligible for the federal tax credit","description":"To allow a $2,000 refundable child tax credit for all eligible for the federal tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5573/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5573&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1843988,"bill_number":"HB5615","title":"Prohibiting contracts with companies that use illegal means","description":"Prohibiting contracts with companies that use illegal means","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5615/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5615&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1843989,"bill_number":"SB758","title":"Relating to unlawful expenditures by local fiscal bodies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit obligating local fiscal bodies beyond one year, subject to exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB758/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=758&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1843991,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Twin Branch Motorsports Complex Resolution","description":"Twin Branch Motorsports Complex Resolution","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR80/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=80&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1843995,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Requesting the US Army Corps of Engineers adopt rules allowing licensed Side by Sides to access all roads","description":"Requesting the US Army Corps of Engineers adopt rules allowing licensed Side by Sides to access all roads","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR75/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=75&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1843996,"bill_number":"HB5566","title":"To facilitate the interstate practice and regulation of Cosmetology","description":"To facilitate the interstate practice and regulation of Cosmetology","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5566/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5566&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1844000,"bill_number":"SB749","title":"WV Legal Tender Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize gold and silver bullion and specie as legal tender in West Virginia, to authorize the West Virginia Bullion Depository, and to authorize the depository to issue transactional currency backed by gold and silver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB749/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=749&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1844002,"bill_number":"HB5602","title":"Requiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants","description":"Requiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5602/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5602&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1844004,"bill_number":"HB5584","title":"To require bag limits to be set by biologists at the DNR and not the commission","description":"To require bag limits to be set by biologists at the DNR and not the commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5584/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5584&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1844008,"bill_number":"HB5559","title":"Authorizing sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of services","description":"Authorizing sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5559/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5559&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1844009,"bill_number":"HB5562","title":"Relating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trusts.","description":"Relating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trusts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5562/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5562&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Trenton Barnhart"},
{"bill_id":1844014,"bill_number":"SB751","title":"Creating online charitable raffles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create online charitable raffles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 138, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB751/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=751&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1844016,"bill_number":"HB5607","title":"Relating to public charter school’s application for funding.","description":"Relating to public charter school’s application for funding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5607/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5607&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1844020,"bill_number":"HB5571","title":"Requiring law enforcement to obtain a warrant to access certain video survelilance","description":"Requiring law enforcement to obtain a warrant to access certain video survelilance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5571/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5571&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elias Coop-Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1844021,"bill_number":"HB5594","title":"Exempting the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia University and Marshall University from contracts, agreements, or memorandums of understanding with spending units in state government with exceptions.","description":"Exempting West Virginia University and Marshall University from contracts, agreements, or memorandums of understanding with spending units in state government with exceptions","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 153, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5594/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5594&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1844023,"bill_number":"HB5563","title":"Adding a proviso that any county will open attendance zones and an existing transportaion Arrangement shall not be permitted to close the open attendance zone reestablish closed boarders or modify existing transportation routes or arrangements for any current or future students who chooose to utilize these options","description":"Adding a proviso that any county will open attendance zones and an existing transportaion Arrangement shall not be permitted to close the open attendance zone reestablish closed boarders or modify existing transportation routes or arrangements for any current or future students who chooose to utilize these options","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5563/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5563&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1844025,"bill_number":"HB5564","title":"Providing that small format, micro hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review","description":"Providing that small format, micro hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5564/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5564&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Wayne Clark"},
{"bill_id":1844027,"bill_number":"HB5608","title":"Relating to the use of legal cannabis sales profits to offset employee contributions to the Public Employees Insurance program.","description":"Relating to the use of legal cannabis sales profits to offset employee contributions to the Public Employees Insurance program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5608/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5608&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1844032,"bill_number":"HB5578","title":"Modifying definition of sexual contact","description":"Modifying definition of sexual contact","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5578/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5578&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1844033,"bill_number":"HB5591","title":"Relating to required modification of levy rates resulting from increased valuation yield","description":"Relating to required modification of levy rates resulting from increased valuation yield","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5591/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5591&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dean Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1844035,"bill_number":"HB5585","title":"Relating to support of child care in kinship/relative custody situations","description":"Relating to support of child care in kinship/relative custody situations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5585/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5585&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1844038,"bill_number":"HB5592","title":"Relating to Legislative Auditor’s scope of authority","description":"Relating to Legislative Auditor’s scope of authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5592/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5592&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1844039,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Supporting Responsible Competition Between West Virginia Electrical Utilities","description":"Supporting Responsible Competition Between West Virginia Electrical Utilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR11/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1844043,"bill_number":"HB5633","title":"Requiring a person to be a member of a respective political party 12 months before they can run for office in that party","description":"Requiring a person to be a member of a respective political party 12 months before they can run for office in that party","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5633/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5633&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1844045,"bill_number":"HB5638","title":"Recognizing Juneteenth Day as an official state holiday","description":"Recognizing Juneteenth Day as an official state holiday","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5638/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5638&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Hollis Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1844046,"bill_number":"HB5628","title":"Require Corrections authorities to gather an inmate’s identification documents prior to release","description":"Require Corrections authorities to gather an inmate’s identification documents prior to release","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5628/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5628&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1844050,"bill_number":"HB5565","title":"Relating to requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide an identification card for eligible released inmates","description":"Relating to requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide an identification card for eligible released inmates","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5565/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5565&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1844051,"bill_number":"HB5606","title":"Relating generally to money laundering","description":"Relating generally to money laundering","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5606/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5606&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Diana Winzenreid"},
{"bill_id":1844055,"bill_number":"HB5632","title":"Relating generally to West Virginia Real Estate License Act","description":"Relating generally to West Virginia Real Estate License Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 205, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5632/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5632&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1844058,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Regarding the degraded state of Plum Orchard Lake in Fayette County","description":"Regarding the degraded state of Plum Orchard Lake in Fayette County","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR79/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=79&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1844060,"bill_number":"HB5624","title":"Relating to Surface Use Notice","description":"Relating to Surface Use Notice","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5624/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5624&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1844063,"bill_number":"HB5616","title":"Prohibiting contracts, affiliations or employment of entities that support actions counter the the US Constitution and West Virginia Constitution","description":"Prohibiting contracts, affiliations or employment of entities that support actions counter the the US Constitution and West Virginia Constitution","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5616/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5616&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1844067,"bill_number":"HB5600","title":"Creating a private cause of action for the deprivation of a right granted by the state constitution or by state law","description":"Creating a private cause of action for the deprivation of a right granted by the state constitution or by state law","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5600/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5600&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joey Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1844071,"bill_number":"HB5589","title":"Transferring Funds from State Economic Development Authority to Wayne County Commission for Water Infrastructure","description":"Transferring Funds from State Economic Development Authority to Wayne County Commission for Water Infrastructure","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5589/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5589&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1844072,"bill_number":"HB5570","title":"Relating to Cancer Prevention Programs for Firefighters","description":"Relating to Cancer Prevention Programs for Firefighters","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5570/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5570&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1844074,"bill_number":"SB744","title":"Prohibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit civil rights violations based on disability 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 \"Angel's Law\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB744/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=744&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1844078,"bill_number":"HB5595","title":"Relating to shortened procedure for road condition claims","description":"Relating to shortened procedure for road condition claims","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5595/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5595&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1844080,"bill_number":"HB5597","title":"Relating to school bus driver charged with DUI","description":"Relating to school bus driver charged with DUI","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5597/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5597&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1844083,"bill_number":"HB5630","title":"Requiring that county assessors send out notice to taxpayers when their property tax increases","description":"Requiring that county assessors send out notice to taxpayers when their property tax increases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5630/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5630&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Josh Holstein"},
{"bill_id":1844084,"bill_number":"HB5631","title":"To allow wine to be served at outdoor gatherings where beer is permitted to be served.","description":"To allow wine to be served at outdoor gatherings where beer is permitted to be served.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5631/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5631&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1844086,"bill_number":"HB5635","title":"Relating to allowing patients to direct prescribers to list the illness or condition for which a prescription is being issued on the label of the prescription","description":"To allow patients or subscribers of medications to direct pharmacists to list the illness or condition for which a prescription is being issued be listed on the label of the prescription.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5635/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5635&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rickey Griffith"},
{"bill_id":1844090,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Recognizing William Schwertfeger, decorated combat veteran of US Army, on his 100th birthday","description":"Recognizing William Schwertfeger, decorated combat veteran of US Army, on his 100th birthday","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR34/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1844091,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"To request that the Director of the Division of Natural Resources reinstate Laurel Lake State Park with full financial and operational support","description":"To request that the Director of the Division of Natural Resources reinstate Laurel Lake State Park with full financial and operational support","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR81/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=81&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1844094,"bill_number":"HB5582","title":"Modifying exceptions for real estate appraisal licensure.","description":"Modifying exceptions for real estate appraisal licensure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 204, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5582/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5582&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1844096,"bill_number":"HB5601","title":"To prohibit people taking their animals into a grocery store or a store that sells food if that animal is not a registered service animal","description":"To prohibit people taking their animals into a grocery store or a store that sells food if that animal is not a registered service animal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5601/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5601&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1844097,"bill_number":"SB745","title":"Limiting cost of prescription medications for senior citizens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the price of prescription drugs to older West Virginians to the lowest price that drug is available in the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB745/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=745&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1844102,"bill_number":"SB752","title":"Authorizing Department of Agriculture to complete certain land transfers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to complete certain land transfers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB752/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=752&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1844104,"bill_number":"HB5586","title":"Requiring publicly funded medical schools to teach certain life-saving methods","description":"Requiring publicly funded medical schools to teach certain life-saving methods","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5586/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5586&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Elias Coop-Gonzalez"},
{"bill_id":1844107,"bill_number":"HB5580","title":"Creating the Affordable Medicaid Buy-in Program","description":"Creating the Affordable Medicaid Buy-in Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5580/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5580&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1844111,"bill_number":"HB5558","title":"The purpose of this bill is to provide management agencies receiving funds from the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program the ability, in coordination with the Bureau for Public Health, to promulgate rules requirements, and procedures for expending funds.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide management agencies receiving funds from the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program the ability, in coordination with the Bureau for Public Health, to promulgate rules requirements, and procedures for expending funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5558/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5558&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dean Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1844116,"bill_number":"HB5637","title":"Relating to special registration plates for military personnel","description":"Relating to special registration plates for military personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5637/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5637&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1844118,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"To study on the cost of an alternative school in each county, that doesn’t have an alternative school","description":"To study on the cost of an alternative school in each county, that doesn’t have an alternative school","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR77/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=77&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1844119,"bill_number":"HB5623","title":"Relating to absentee voting","description":"Relating to absenteee voting","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5623/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5623&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Hall"},
{"bill_id":1844123,"bill_number":"HB5577","title":"Increasing required medical coverage for autism spectrum disorders","description":"Increasing required medical coverage for autism spectrum disorders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5577/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5577&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1844126,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Recognizing 152nd anniversary of Glenville State University","description":"Recognizing 152nd anniversary of Glenville State University","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR35/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1844130,"bill_number":"HB5625","title":"Relating to updating names of institutions of higher education and nondiscrimination in leadership positions","description":"Relating to updating names of institutions of higher education and nondiscrimination in leadership positions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5625/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5625&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1844132,"bill_number":"HB5618","title":"Relating to cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations","description":"Relating to cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5618/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5618&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anitra Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1844134,"bill_number":"HB5588","title":"Transfer of Funds from Department of Economic Development to School Building Authority","description":"Transfer of Funds from Department of Economic Development to School Building Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5588/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5588&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1844138,"bill_number":"HB5613","title":"Relating to requiring the Governor to establish crisis preparedness plans","description":"Creating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5613/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5613&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1844140,"bill_number":"SB748","title":"Providing license for certified professional midwife","description":"The purpose of this bill is to generally provide for certified professional midwives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB748/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=748&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1844145,"bill_number":"HB5611","title":"Allowing disabled purple heart recipients park free at municipal metered parking spaces","description":"Allowing disabled purple heart recipients park free at municipal metered parking spaces","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5611/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5611&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jarred Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1844146,"bill_number":"HB5557","title":"Relating to Medicaid Waiver Package","description":"Relating to Medicaid Waiver Package","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5557/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5557&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dean Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1844149,"bill_number":"SB757","title":"Clarifying sheriff's compensation for collection of taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the sheriff's commission compensation for the job duty of tax collector for the county and fix the amount at $15,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB757/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=757&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1844153,"bill_number":"SB754","title":"Allowing car dealerships to utilize search engines to determine if buyers have valid motor vehicle insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit new and used motor vehicle dealerships in this state to utilize a search engine to determine if buyers of vehicles have valid motor vehicle insurance.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB754/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=754&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1844154,"bill_number":"HB5609","title":"Relating to confidentiality of child care records and the Foster Care Ombudsman","description":"Relating to confidentiality of child care recrods and the Foster Care Ombudman","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5609/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5609&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Burkhammer"},
{"bill_id":1844158,"bill_number":"HB5603","title":"Relating to creating the West Virginia Infrastructure Deployment Clearinghouse","description":"Relating to creating the West Virginia Infrastructure Deployment Clearinghouse","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5603/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5603&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1844161,"bill_number":"HB5626","title":"Relating to establishing a community solar pilot program for subscribers to gain credits against their utility bills","description":"Relating to establishing a community solar pilot program for subscribers to gain credits against their utility bills","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5626/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5626&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Evan Worrell"},
{"bill_id":1844162,"bill_number":"HB5641","title":"Relating to the electrical needs of the premises of the United States Armed Forces or the West Virginia National Guard","description":"Relating to the electrical needs of the premises of the United States Armed Forces or the West Virginia National Guard","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5641/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5641&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1844165,"bill_number":"HB5619","title":"To increase the pay for retired state employees by 5% over three years beginning in 2025","description":"To increase the pay for retired state employees by 5% over three years beginning in 2025","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5619/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5619&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1844168,"bill_number":"HB5567","title":"Relating to allowing medical or geriatric parole for certain inmates","description":"Relating to allowing medical or geriatric parole for certain inmates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5567/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5567&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Hollis Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1844170,"bill_number":"HB5605","title":"Relating to clarifying the responsibility of landlords and tenants for payment of water use expenses in leased dwellings after broken water pipes","description":"To require landlords to carry an insurance policy to cover the repair of broken water lines so that the cost is not taken on by the tenant","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5605/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5605&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erica Moore"},
{"bill_id":1844173,"bill_number":"SB755","title":"Providing safeguards for online sales of tobacco products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide safeguards when retail sellers engage in online delivery sales of tobacco products, tobacco-derived products, or vapor products via online certification and to further permit retail sellers to engage third party remote delivery services to carry out delivery sales to consumers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 216, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB755/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=755&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1844174,"bill_number":"HB5545","title":"Allow state policemen to get credit for half of years served as city officer or county deputy sheriff and what they paid into their retirement system","description":"Allow state policemen to get credit for half of years served as city officer or county deputy sheriff and what they paid into their retirement system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5545/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5545&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1844177,"bill_number":"HB5569","title":"Requiring an appraiser to pay for a background check required by the AMC as a condition of being added to the AMCs panel of appraisers.","description":"Requiring an appraiser to pay for a background check required by the AMC as a condition of being added to the AMCs panel of appraisers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 203, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5569/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5569&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1844181,"bill_number":"SB759","title":"Requiring transportation companies to provide annual human trafficking awareness training to employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a taxi company or network transportation company to provide annual training regarding human trafficking awareness to employees, and to provide for enforcement and rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB759/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=759&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1844184,"bill_number":"HB5642","title":"Relating to expanding the employment and training requirements necessary to receive SNAP benefits","description":"Relating to expanding the employment and training requirements necessary to receive SNAP benefits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5642/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5642&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dean Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1844185,"bill_number":"HB5581","title":"Regarding continuing education requirements and compensation of Guardians Ad Litem","description":"Regarding continuing education requirements and compensation of Guardians Ad Litem","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5581/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5581&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1844187,"bill_number":"SB756","title":"Increasing salary of state mine inspectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide state mine inspectors with a $4,000 raise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB756/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=756&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1844192,"bill_number":"HB5583","title":"Permitting the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to issue a special permit to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight of vehicles or nondivisible load exceeding the maximum specified","description":"Relating of movement of oversized vehicles on roadways","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 242, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5583/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5583&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Toney"},
{"bill_id":1844193,"bill_number":"HB5599","title":"To allow a tax exempt, charitable organization to apply for & be granted one limited occasion bingo license each year free of charge","description":"To allow a tax exempt, charitable organization to apply for & be granted one limited occasion bingo license each year free of charge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5599/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5599&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Heather Tully"},
{"bill_id":1844197,"bill_number":"SB753","title":"Permitting Board of Pharmacy to promulgate certain legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to propose a legislative rule establishing regulations permitting prescription of Schedule 5 (V) drugs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB753/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=753&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":1844198,"bill_number":"HB5617","title":"Authorizing the Public Service Commission to promulgate rules for maintenance, flushing, flow testing, and marking of fire hydrants owned by water utilities","description":"Authorizing the Public Service Commission to promulgate rules for maintenance, flushing, flow testing, and marking of fire hydrants owned by water utilities","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 240, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5617/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5617&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1844200,"bill_number":"SB750","title":"Establishing Laken's Law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week for grades 6 through 12., to be known as \"Laken's Law\", relating fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness education in public schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB750/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=750&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1844205,"bill_number":"HB5556","title":"Comprehensive Services Act","description":"Comprehensive Services Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5556/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5556&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1844206,"bill_number":"HB5640","title":"Relating to the composition of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board and shceduled meetings","description":"Relating to the composition of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board and shceduled meetings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5640/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5640&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1844209,"bill_number":"SB746","title":"Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to is to increase the composition of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board to 11 members, add additional county commissioners, and increase meetings to four times a year.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB746/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=746&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1844211,"bill_number":"HB5596","title":"Exempt Division of Natural Resources from purchasing requirements","description":"Exempt Division of Natural Resources from purchasing requirements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5596/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5596&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1844212,"bill_number":"HB5587","title":"Supporting Responsible Competition Between West Virginia Electrical Utilities","description":"Supporting Responsible Competition Between West Virginia Electrical Utilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Energy and Manufacturing","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Energy and Manufacturing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5587/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5587&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1845012,"bill_number":"HB5636","title":"Relating to facilitating the successful transitioning of offenders back into society","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a state-wide work release program for all offenders to facilitate their successful transition back into society; and to require that every eligible offender incarcerated five years participate in work release, or if not eligible for work release, to enter into and complete a reentry plan as a condition of his or her parole.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5636/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5636&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Hollis Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1845314,"bill_number":"HB5661","title":"To mandate county boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in all public elementary, middle, and high schools for female students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide free feminine hygiene products to students in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5661/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5661&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1845315,"bill_number":"HB5682","title":"Creating the Prescription Drug Affordability Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Prescription Drug Affordability Stakeholder Council and establishing the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund, and commissioning studies and reports from the board and council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5682/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5682&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1845317,"bill_number":"HB5659","title":"Relating to pretrial release","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the conditions for pretrial release and the maximum bail amount that may be set for individuals charged with multiple misdemeanor offenses. The bill revises the definition of \"bail\" and establishes that a defendant has the right to select among several methods of securing bail, subject to a judicial officer's authority to impose terms and conditions of bail reasonably necessary to secure defendant's appearance and protect the public. The bill authorizes a judicial officer to release a defendant on his or her own recognizance but clarifies that a magistrate may not release a defendant charged with a felony offense on his or her own recognizance. It also establishes that a magistrate may not set \"cash only\" or \"property only\" bail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5659/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5659&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1845319,"bill_number":"HB5645","title":"To enable National Park Service Officers to enforce WV and local laws in the National Parks in this state.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant additional local and state law enforcement privileges to commissioned law enforcement officers of the National Park Service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5645/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5645&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Brooks"},
{"bill_id":1845321,"bill_number":"HB5678","title":"Raising the compensation rates of panel attorneys","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase compensation rates for panel attorneys and investigators, and to provide indigent defendants with an opportunity to obtain expungements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5678/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5678&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1845322,"bill_number":"HB4009","title":"Relating to the members of the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create greater accountability and public input in the operations of the Public Service Commission; to remove the appointment process so Commission members are elected by non-partisan elections; revising the removal process in Commission to allow citizens to initiate removal for malfeasance and conflicts of interest; providing for reduced rates for qualifying low-income customers; and providing an accessible and more transparent method for consumers to participate in the utility ratemaking process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4009/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4009&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1845325,"bill_number":"HB5656","title":"Relating to protecting and advancing the substantial public policies of this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to advance the substantial public policies of this state by prohibiting public entities from contravening the same and by requiring private entities who wish to receive state funds to file an affidavit averring that they will not contravene the substantial public policies of this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5656/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5656&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1845326,"bill_number":"HB5677","title":"Relating to the appellate court for appeals of level 3 decisions issued by the Public Employees Grievance Board.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct the court for appeals of level 3 decisions. Per SB 275 (2021), effective July 1, 2022, the Intermediate Court of Appeals is the proper appellate court for appeals of level 3 decisions issued by the Public Employees Grievance Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5677/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5677&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1845330,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Designating February 14, 2024, as National Organ Donor Day","description":"Designating February 14, 2024, as National Organ Donor Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR37/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1845331,"bill_number":"HJR29","title":"Authorizing the Legislature to exempt tangible inventory personal property directly used in business activity from ad valorem property taxation by general law","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide the Legislature with authority to provide for the exemption tangible inventory personal property directly used in business activity from ad valorem property taxation by general law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR29/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brandon Steele"},
{"bill_id":1845335,"bill_number":"HB5667","title":"Protecting sports fans who participate in real-money fantasy sports, skill-based contests to ensure that operators of these contests meet appropriate compliance and financial standards in order to be suitable for licensure and operation within the state.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize, regulate, and tax the operation of daily fantasy sports contests in which participants utilize skill to compete against the entity operating the fantasy sports contest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5667/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5667&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jarred Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1845337,"bill_number":"HB5684","title":"Mandating all Medicaid services in West Virginia be delivered in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prioritize providing medical services to West Virginia Medicaid beneficiaries within West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5684/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5684&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1845338,"bill_number":"HB5644","title":"Creating special military license plates and placards for 100 percent disabled veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special military license plate and placard for 100% disabled veterans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5644/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5644&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike DeVault"},
{"bill_id":1845343,"bill_number":"HB5689","title":"Relating to providing for the establishment of county daycares.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for counties to establish daycares; allowing for citizen petitions to facilitate ballot initiative; authorizing County Commission to authorize establishment of daycares; providing for County Commissions to undertake study to determine the cost of creating a daycare to set amount of tax to be collected; and providing for establishment and management of the daycare.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Senior, Children, and Family Issues","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Seniors, Children, and Family Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5689/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5689&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1845344,"bill_number":"HB4010","title":"Relating to providing notification of utility service disruption to its' customers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require utilities to have in place an approved method of notice to customers for utility service disruptions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4010/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4010&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1845351,"bill_number":"SB774","title":"Mountain Bike Responsibility Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to outline the duties and responsibilities of trail system operators, bicyclists, and passengers on aerial passenger tramways related to commercial bicycling activities in the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB774/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=774&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1845353,"bill_number":"HB4002","title":"Providing any employee working 20 hours or more per week in a licensed child care center or certified family child care (FCC) home is eligible for a child care subsidy, regardless of their household income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a subsidy for child care services rendered to children of child care program employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4002/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4002&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kathie Crouse"},
{"bill_id":1845355,"bill_number":"HB5674","title":"Matching the Deputy Sheriff’s retirement to corrections at 20 years of service.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit deputy sheriffs to retire after 20 years of honorable and actual service, with full benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5674/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5674&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1845356,"bill_number":"HB5663","title":"Relating to parole eligibility for the crime of murder in the second degree","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the sentence and parole eligibility for murder in the second degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5663/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5663&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1845361,"bill_number":"HB4005","title":"To legalize the use of edibles when a patient is prescribed medical marijuana","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the prohibition against selling cannabis in edible form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4005/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4005&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Todd Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1845362,"bill_number":"HB5658","title":"To require all projects funded by the school building authority to have an assessment of school safety when a new project is created.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the School Building Authority to make an assessment of school safety needs for any new or existing projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5658/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5658&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1845364,"bill_number":"HB5655","title":"Require inmates to get GED before release from prison","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a mandatory education program for incarcerated individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5655/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5655&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1845369,"bill_number":"SB769","title":"Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain medical practices; prohibit medical providers from performing pelvic, prostate, rectal, and breast exams on an anesthetized or unconscious patient except in specific circumstances; and establish an effective date.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB769/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=769&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1845370,"bill_number":"SB770","title":"Updating definitions and requirements for Industrial Hemp Development Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add definitions for \"establishment\" and fluorescent lighting signage; and legislative rules concerning false advertising and usage of fluorescent lighting signage; and penalties for violations relating to the Industrial Hemp Development Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB770/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=770&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1845372,"bill_number":"SB772","title":"Codifying security policy of absentee ballots","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify existing policy of the Secretary of State regarding the security of absentee ballots.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB772/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=772&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1845376,"bill_number":"HB5673","title":"Consolidate county school boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to unify of county school districts in the state; establish findings; require county school districts be unified with other county school districts by July 1, 2027; require State Board of Education to study and provide recommendation regarding school district unification by October 31, 2024; create School District Unification Committee to assist State Board of Education; and authorize rulemaking to aid in the transition process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5673/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5673&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1845378,"bill_number":"SB761","title":"Providing greater access to unused buildings for public charter schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county school boards to publish an annual list of buildings that are closed, unused, or unoccupied for purposes of providing greater access to Charter Schools. Once a public charter school requests usage of a public facility the county board or other public entity may not sell the facility or make unavailable to prevent public charter schools from utilizing the building.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB761/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=761&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1845379,"bill_number":"HB5650","title":"Allow suspended school personnel to enter school property functions open to the public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a suspended employee who presents no clear and present danger of disruption, disorder, riot of the event, or an immediate threat to public safety to attend public events on school property while serving their suspension; and permitting the suspended employee who has children or grandchildren attending the school to exercise normal functions of a parent or guardian with regards to the school while suspended.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 250, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5650/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5650&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Foggin"},
{"bill_id":1845381,"bill_number":"SB760","title":"Modifying length of service for certain employees to obtain credit for retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the length of service an employee of the Legislature whose term of employment is otherwise classified as temporary and who is employed to perform services required by the Legislature for its regular sessions must serve to obtain service credit towards retirement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB760/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=760&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1845383,"bill_number":"HB5660","title":"Modifying the authority of the county fire board to request a fee change","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give power to modify county fire service fees to the county commission instead of the county fire board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5660/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5660&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Hardy"},
{"bill_id":1845390,"bill_number":"HB4004","title":"Relating to formerly incarcerated individuals voting rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate restrictions to voting rights following an individual's release from incarceration through pardon, probation, parole, or completion of sentence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4004/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4004&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scot Heckert"},
{"bill_id":1845391,"bill_number":"SB765","title":"Establishing and administering DNA identification system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate the Forensic Analysis Laboratory of the Marshall University Forensic Science Center as a backup site for the division's DNA databank and database to function in the event of a natural disaster or statewide declared emergency which renders the division unable to function. The bill also requires the Chief Medical Examiner to collect samples for inclusion into the DNA Databank from crimes scene or from unidentified human remains which shall reside in the DNA databank.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB765/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=765&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1845394,"bill_number":"HB5683","title":"Relating to a Medicaid state plan amendment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Medicaid state plan amendment. The bill provides that the Bureau of Medical Services shall seek a state plan amendment. The bill provides that the state plan amendment provides for cost sharing and/or premiums for certain populations. The bill allows that the state plan amendment may provide for a demonstration project. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5683/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5683&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1845396,"bill_number":"SB768","title":"Providing exception for sharing of confidential child welfare records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide exception to the confidentiality of child welfare records to allow the sharing confidential information with law enforcement agencies and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 47, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB768/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=768&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1845397,"bill_number":"HB5681","title":"Prohibit insurance rates in WV from being based upon Credit scores.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit insurance rates in WV from being based upon credit or insurance scores.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5681/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5681&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1845400,"bill_number":"HB5676","title":"Relating to changing the maximum amount a County Clerk can charge to settle an estate and removing reference to Fiduciary Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the maximum amount a County Clerk can charge to settle an estate and removing reference to Fiduciary Commissioner.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5676/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5676&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Diana Winzenreid"},
{"bill_id":1845401,"bill_number":"HB5687","title":"To repurpose retired military service dogs for use in West Virginia public schools.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia School Patrol Canine Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5687/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5687&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Debbie Warner"},
{"bill_id":1845404,"bill_number":"HB5680","title":"Relating to stricter enformecement for parking in a handicapped designated spot","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase certain criminal penalties for unlawful use of designated accessible parking spaces for mobility impaired persons and unlawful creation and use of special plates or placards issued to mobility impaired persons and establishing a program to increase public awareness for unlawful use of designated accessible parking spaces for mobility impaired persons and unlawful creation and use of special plates or placards issued to mobility impaired persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5680/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5680&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phil Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1845411,"bill_number":"HB5654","title":"To require inmates in West Virginia jails and prisons to receive GED training.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that GED training is offered to inmates on a timely basis and to ensure that it is meaningfully available at the time of parole or release.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Jails and Prisons","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Jails and Prisons","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5654/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5654&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1845413,"bill_number":"HB5648","title":"Relating to fees for checks and money order sales, money transmission services, transportation and currency exchange","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set the d fee for transactions sent to a recipient outside the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5648/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5648&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margitta Mazzocchi"},
{"bill_id":1845414,"bill_number":"SB771","title":"Distributing funds to volunteer fire departments in counties with excess levy or fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to distribute funds to volunteer fire departments equally among counties that have a levy in place.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB771/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=771&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1845417,"bill_number":"HB5652","title":"Providing a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a statutory framework for lending state funds to local airports for hangar construction to enhance economic development in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5652/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5652&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1845418,"bill_number":"HB5671","title":"Medical Redshirt Bill for High School Students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow injured athletes to have two extra semesters of high school eligibility if they are injured and unable to compete.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5671/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5671&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1845420,"bill_number":"HJR30","title":"Names and Powers Clarification Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the state Constitution to clarify the powers and division of powers of the branches of state government; change the legislative, executive and judicial departments to branches; and establish a legislative authority to appoint a government body to implement constitutional amendments as needed and to establish a schedule for implementation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR30/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Forsht"},
{"bill_id":1845423,"bill_number":"HB5653","title":"To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the one-time free transfer for high school student-athletes and to grandfather in students who transferred during the 2023-2024 school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5653/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5653&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1845429,"bill_number":"HB5646","title":"Economic Development Authority Support for Emergency Medical Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Economic Development Authority to provide matching funds to county commissions for supporting basic services such as Emergency Medical Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Economic Development and Tourism","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5646/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5646&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Henry Dillon"},
{"bill_id":1845431,"bill_number":"HB5649","title":"Relating generally to the use of gold and silver as legal tender in the State of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize gold and silver bullion and specie as legal tender in West Virginia, to authorize the West Virginia Bullion Depository, and to authorize the depository to issue transactional currency backed by gold and silver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5649/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5649&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1845433,"bill_number":"HB5675","title":"To increase the Deputy Sheriff retirement multiplier from 2.75 to 3.0.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the multiplier for the deputy sheriff retirement accrued benefit from two and a half percent to three percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5675/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5675&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1845435,"bill_number":"SB762","title":"Updating requirements for issuance of occupational licenses or other authorization to practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements for an applicant to obtain an occupational license or authorization to practice based on licensure or work experience in another state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB762/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=762&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1845436,"bill_number":"SB764","title":"Designating certain law-enforcement officers as special Natural Resources police officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require Director of the Division of Natural Resources to enter into written agreements with federal agencies in the state with law enforcement duties on and in federal lands located within the boundaries of West Virginia to enforce state laws therein. The bill establishes the position of special natural resource police officers; establishes authority and limitations thereon of special natural resource police officers; and sets forth necessary qualifications of the special natural resources police officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB764/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=764&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1845441,"bill_number":"HB5685","title":"Relating to Medicaid Cost Containment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require Medicaid to submit certain proposals with a $3 million or more impact through the rulemaking process, and requiring Medicaid to submit reports regarding program expenditures and recommendations regarding cost containment measures.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5685/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5685&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1845442,"bill_number":"HB4006","title":"Relating to Natural Resource Police Officer Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System accrued benefit for members who retire on or after January 1, 2027, to provide funding for the benefit, to remove the cap on the employer contribution, and clarify surviving spouse benefits when a member dies from a duty or non-duty related cause.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4006/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4006&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1845444,"bill_number":"HB5688","title":"Relating to accreditied academic hospitals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from civil liability for accredited academic hospitals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5688/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5688&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1845449,"bill_number":"HB5664","title":"To automatically start a Smart 529 account for every newborn in West Virginia.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Mountaineer Scholars Grant Program, which would provide a $100 grant to each child born in West Virginia to establish a qualified higher education savings program account through the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5664/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5664&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Keith Marple"},
{"bill_id":1845451,"bill_number":"HB5647","title":"Increasing and maintaining the bracketed tax rates on the privilege of establishing or operating a health maintenance organization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase and maintain the bracketed tax rates on the privilege of establishing or operating a health maintenance organization, specify effective dates, and provide a process for rates to be certified to the tax commissioner and require notice to be provided.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5647/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5647&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1845453,"bill_number":"SB767","title":"Providing for retail franchise agreements, governing law, and competition restrictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to describe franchise agreements, governing law, and competition restrictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB767/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=767&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1845454,"bill_number":"HB5666","title":"The Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act through strengthening existing free expression on campus laws. The bill provides for legislative findings regarding the exercise of First Amendment rights on public university campuses in this state as being critical components of the education experience for students. The bill clarifies the definition of public forums. The bill modifies certain time, place, and manner restrictions. The bill strengthens development of policies and procedures. The bill ensures a reporting requirement and establishes the framework for reporting requirements. The bill clarifies the statute of limitations. The bill provides for immunity. Finally, the bill provides for severability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5666/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5666&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Kimble"},
{"bill_id":1845459,"bill_number":"SB766","title":"Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relieve a railroad company of any liability from injury to any person using a crossing during a parade by a school or any municipality, county, or other public entity; the railroad company is notified of the time of the parade, and a train is stopped during the time of the parade.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB766/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=766&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1845460,"bill_number":"HB5662","title":"Relating to adding “person in a position of trust” to certain crimes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add person in a position of trust in relation to a child for murder, death of a child, child abuse resulting in injury, child abuse creating risk of injury, female genital mutilation, child neglect resulting in injury, child neglect creating risk of injury, and child neglect resulting in death.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 91, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5662/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5662&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1845462,"bill_number":"HB5686","title":"Modifications to the Medical Services Fund Advisory Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the Medical Services Fund Advisory Council membership requirements, augment its purpose, require that it employ an actuary, require certain actions from the Commissioner for the Bureau for Medical Services, and address the six-year plan to mitigate long-term financial liabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5686/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5686&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1845465,"bill_number":"SB773","title":"Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the powers of law enforcement officers of the National Park Service, which shall include traffic or parking related offenses.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB773/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=773&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1845471,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Recognizing February 14, 2024, as Child Care Day","description":"Recognizing February 14, 2024, as Child Care Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR36/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1845472,"bill_number":"HB5669","title":"Relating generally to the Business and Public Area Libability Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove prohibitions against persons carrying guns in state or municipal buildings where security is inadequate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5669/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5669&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1845476,"bill_number":"HB4003","title":"To amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4003/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4003&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1845478,"bill_number":"HB5670","title":"Relating to, except emergency medical treatment, requiring a parent who has been allocated custodial responsibility to provide the other parent with notice prior to medical expenses being incurred","description":"The purpose of this bill is to, except for emergency medical treatment, require a parent a parent who has been allocated custodial responsibility to provide the other parent notice prior to medical expenses being incurred that may be greater than $200.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5670/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5670&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Pritt"},
{"bill_id":1845480,"bill_number":"HB4008","title":"Amending the time required for providing notice of an entry on to land for visiting a grave from ten days to five","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the time required for providing notice of an entry on to land for visiting a grave from ten days to three.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4008/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4008&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1845484,"bill_number":"SB763","title":"Exempting certain records from public release","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect sensitive military information.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB763/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=763&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1845485,"bill_number":"HB5665","title":"Relating to regulating billboards displaying messages about the availability of abortions in states bordering West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons from erecting, maintaining, funding, leasing, or otherwise facilitating billboard advertisements or statements that display messages concerning the availability of abortions in bordering states.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5665/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5665&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1845489,"bill_number":"HB5651","title":"Relating to entry upon or recovery of lands.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal a provision of the code relating to the limitation on bringing an action to enter upon or recover lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5651/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5651&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hite"},
{"bill_id":1845492,"bill_number":"HB4007","title":"Relating to allowing city attorney or municipal court clerks to file judgement liens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow city attorneys or municipal court clerks to file judgment liens; it also allows suspension of drivers' license if a person who has entered into a payment plan for a fine fails to make payments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4007/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4007&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1845494,"bill_number":"HB5668","title":"Creating the Responsible Gaming and Research Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Responsible Gaming and Research Act. The bill creates a short title. The bill provides for gaming data collection and sharing for scholarly purposes. The bill provides for preparation of the report.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 140, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5668/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5668&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1845495,"bill_number":"HB5657","title":"To permit bridges and highways to be named for distinct residential communities that are traditionally identified by a single name as a separate community or town without being incorporated and remain a part of the county services., naming these communities as villages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissions to designate certain distinct residential communities as villages. The bill does not interfere with the existing classification of villages for tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5657/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5657&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1845498,"bill_number":"HB4001","title":"Creating the Affordable Medicaid Buy-in Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Bureau of Medical Services to apply for waiver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4001/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4001&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1845499,"bill_number":"HB5679","title":"Relating generally to DOH employees.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the compensation and classification of certain employees of the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5679/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5679&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Sheedy"},
{"bill_id":1845501,"bill_number":"HB5672","title":"Establish a safety standoff area for damage electric vehicles placed at repair holding lots and/or salvage yards","description":"The purpose of this generally relates to the transportation, towing, repair, dismantling and storage of damaged electric motor vehicles. The bill authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles and the State Fire Marshal to promulgate safety rules for the implementation of these protections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"To House Technology and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5672/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5672&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1846441,"bill_number":"SB777","title":"Modifying prohibitions on illegal immigrants entering or residing in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien. The bill provides for the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions. Finally, the bill authorizes and requires under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; and creating criminal offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB777/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=777&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1846446,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Directing Secretary of State to remove President Joseph R. Biden Jr. from primary and general election ballot","description":"Directing Secretary of State to remove President Joseph R. Biden Jr. from primary and general election ballot","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR28/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1846454,"bill_number":"SB786","title":"Relating to massage therapy establishments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the date for implementing massage establishment licensure, and to provide authority for the board to issue an emergency order halting establishment operation until the establishment is in compliance with §30-37-1 et seq. of this code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 198, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB786/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=786&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1846461,"bill_number":"SB790","title":"Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to Cabinet Secretary","description":"Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to Cabinet Secretary","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 145, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB790/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=790&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1846467,"bill_number":"SB785","title":"Allowing Foster Care Ombudsman access to child protective records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add the Foster care ombudsman as a person to have access to records concerning a child or juvenile.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB785/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=785&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1846477,"bill_number":"SB788","title":"Prioritizing medical services for Medicaid beneficiaries in WV be delivered within state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prioritize providing medical services to West Virginia Medicaid beneficiaries within West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB788/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=788&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1846483,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Designating February 15, 2024, as WV State University Day","description":"Designating February 15, 2024, as WV State University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR39/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1846493,"bill_number":"SB791","title":"Modifying membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the Medical Services Fund Advisory Council membership requirements, augment its purpose, require that it employ an actuary, require certain actions from the Commissioner for the Bureau for Medical Services, and address the six-year plan to mitigate long-term financial liabilities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB791/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=791&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1846500,"bill_number":"SB789","title":"Establishing Medicaid cost containment measures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require Medicaid to submit certain proposals with a $3 million or more impact through the rulemaking process, and requiring Medicaid to submit reports regarding program expenditures and recommendations regarding cost containment measures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB789/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=789&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1846507,"bill_number":"SB787","title":"Establishing limit on fees charged for medical records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a limit for fees charged for medical records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB787/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=787&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Hunt"},
{"bill_id":1846515,"bill_number":"SB775","title":"Modifying form of certain deeds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the form of deeds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB775/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=775&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1846521,"bill_number":"SB783","title":"West Virginia School Construction Alternatives Pilot Program Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the West Virginia School Construction Alternatives Pilot Program Act to authorize county boards of education to enter into construction management at risk contracts for public school construction projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB783/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=783&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1846533,"bill_number":"SB780","title":"Adding liability to person in position of trust for child abuse cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add person in a position of trust in relation to a child for murder of a child; death of a child; child abuse resulting in injury; child abuse creating risk of injury; female genital mutilation; child neglect resulting in injury; child neglect creating risk of injury; and child neglect resulting in death.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB780/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=780&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1846540,"bill_number":"SB793","title":"Requiring managed care contract terms for Bureau for Medical Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require contract terms for managed care contracts with the Bureau for Medical Services; requires the services of a Dental Contractor serving as a dental benefit manager or utilization review agent; requires managed care organizations to subcontract jointly with a single Dental Contractor serving as a dental benefit manager or utilization review agent; setting an effective date; and requiring contract change orders in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB793/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=793&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Maroney"},
{"bill_id":1846549,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Designating February 15, 2024, as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day","description":"Designating February 15, 2024, as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR40/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1846557,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Recognizing value and supporting Small Town and Main Street development","description":"Recognizing value and supporting Small Town and Main Street development","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR38/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1846564,"bill_number":"SB778","title":"Amending certain qualifying offenses to enhance sentences of repeat offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend and add certain qualifying offenses for the purpose of enhancing the sentence of a repeat offender.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 85, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB778/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=778&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1846573,"bill_number":"SB782","title":"Defining deadlines for local permits and extensions for property development or improvement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define local permitting deadlines and extensions for applications for a permit, license, variance, or any other type of prior approval from a governing body or planning commission of a municipality or county for an action related to the development or improvement of property.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 70, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB782/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=782&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1846580,"bill_number":"SB779","title":"Imposing deadlines for autopsies and autopsy reports","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose deadlines for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to perform an autopsy and to provide a copy of the autopsy report.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB779/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=779&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1846590,"bill_number":"SB781","title":"Increasing amount of matching grants for local economic development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the size of matching grants for local economic development from $30,000 to $50,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB781/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=781&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1846595,"bill_number":"SB792","title":"Providing Medicaid coverage for postpartum health care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide Medicaid coverage for postpartum healthcare.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB792/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=792&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1846604,"bill_number":"SB776","title":"Creating Medicaid state plan amendment to provide cost sharing for certain populations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Medicaid state plan amendment. The bill provides that the Bureau of Medical Services shall seek a state plan amendment. The bill provides that the state plan amendment provides for cost sharing and/or premiums for certain populations. The bill allows that the state plan amendment may provide for a demonstration project. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB776/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=776&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1846609,"bill_number":"SB784","title":"Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to assist with border security in Texas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security to assist with border security in the state of Texas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB784/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=784&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1847575,"bill_number":"SB796","title":"Requiring Bureau for Medical Services give preference to in-state providers of medical services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give a preference to West Virginia providers of medical services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB796/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=796&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1847584,"bill_number":"SB805","title":"Modifying Medicaid reimbursements for services at residential substance abuse treatment facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure increase the amount of permitted residential substance use disorder treatment beds in certain West Virginia Counties, and prohibit expansion of beds, and payment for Medicaid services rendered at certain facilities which do not meet minimum standards.Strikethroughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB805/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=805&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Maroney"},
{"bill_id":1847593,"bill_number":"SB797","title":"Allowing for testimony of spouses in criminal case","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow testimony by one spouse regarding an offense of the other spouse against a child or grandchild.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB797/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=797&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1847607,"bill_number":"SB798","title":"Requiring utilities to hold minimum capital reserve for eligibility of additional state funding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to describe Distressed Utilities Accounts and requiring utilities to hold at least 1/8 capital reserve to be eligible to request additional state funding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB798/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=798&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1847620,"bill_number":"SB803","title":"Updating definitions for assessment of real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that real property occupied by an immediate family member or former spouse of the owner exclusively for residential purposes be included in class two for assessment and taxation purposes; and further defines \"immediate family member\".","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 254, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB803/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=803&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1847633,"bill_number":"SB804","title":"Authorizing Director of DNR to enter into certain agreements with federal agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Director of the Division of Natural Resources has replaced the designation of the \"Department of Natural Resources\" to enter into written agreements with federal agencies in the state with law enforcement duties on and in federal lands located within the boundaries of West Virginia to enforce state laws therein required.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB804/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=804&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1847649,"bill_number":"SB799","title":"Modifying parole eligibility for person serving sentence of first degree murder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the parole eligibility for a person serving a sentence for first degree murder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB799/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=799&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1847663,"bill_number":"SB794","title":"Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the sentence and parole eligibility for murder in the second degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB794/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=794&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1847676,"bill_number":"SJR9","title":"Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the state constitution to preserve the right to reproductive freedom.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR9/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1847689,"bill_number":"SB801","title":"Establishing tax on production of electricity from wind and solar","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a tax on the production of electricity from wind and solar collection for distribution to the counties to be distributed to the volunteer fire departments in that county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB801/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=801&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1847703,"bill_number":"SB806","title":"Removing certain required reports to Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove several required submissions to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability (LOCEA); and remove a requirement for LOCEA to review the progress and implementation of the comprehensive systems of support for teacher and leader induction and professional growth.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 107, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB806/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=806&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1847722,"bill_number":"SB810","title":"Increasing penalty for voluntary manslaughter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalty for voluntary manslaughter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB810/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=810&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vince Deeds"},
{"bill_id":1847735,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Designating February 16, 2024, as Adventure Travel Day","description":"Designating February 16, 2024, as Adventure Travel Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR41/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1847749,"bill_number":"SB807","title":"West Virginia Precious Metals Reserve and Tax Payment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Precious Metals Reserve and Tax Payment Act. The bill establishes the purpose and intent. The bill provides definitions. The bill establishes the precious metals reserve. The bill provides for tax payments of precious metals. The bill provides for funding and management. The bill creates oversight and auditing. Finally, the bill provides implementation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB807/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=807&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1847760,"bill_number":"SB808","title":"Allocating funds to WV Flatwater Trails Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a onetime allocation of $100,000 to the Flatwater Trail Commission by the Economic development promotion and closing fund to be used solely for travel expenses and promotion of flat water trails in West Virginia, subject to availability of funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB808/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=808&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1847776,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas' constitutional right to self-defense","description":"Supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas' constitutional right to self-defense","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR42/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Stuart"},
{"bill_id":1847792,"bill_number":"SB809","title":"Allowing motor vehicle racing on county or municipal roads under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer duties from county commissions to the Department of Transportation when a road closure is requested to hold organized motorsports events on public roads.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB809/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=809&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1847802,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Urging Biden administration and Congress reevaluate proposed restrictions on chemical industry","description":"Urging Biden administration and Congress reevaluate proposed restrictions on chemical industry","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR29/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1847815,"bill_number":"SB800","title":"Providing water filtration equipment to residents whose water is deemed unsafe","description":"The purpose of this bill is regarding water quality affecting residents of the state; establishing findings; requiring Department of Health evaluate whether public water sources contain levels of contaminants making them unsafe; providing water filtration equipment or technology to residents whose water is deemed unsafe; and providing for rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB800/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=800&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1847827,"bill_number":"SB802","title":"Updating consumer credit and protection laws on certain agricultural vehicles and equipment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include in the definition of \"motor vehicle\" a self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for, and used in, the occupation or business of farming, with a horsepower unit of 20 or greater; and the right to bring and action for breach of warranty involving a self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for, and used in farming.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 55, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB802/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=802&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1847838,"bill_number":"SB795","title":"Limiting liability for accredited academic hospitals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit liability for accredited academic hospitals to only the amount of insurance covered by State Board of Risk and Insurance Management, to provide medical professional liability insurance to accredited academic hospitals, and to provide updated definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB795/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=795&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1848757,"bill_number":"SB816","title":"Truth in Giving Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to inform the public about who receives the proceeds from the sale of donated consumer goods.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB816/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=816&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1848758,"bill_number":"SB818","title":"Providing pay raise for state road employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $5,000 raise to state road employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB818/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=818&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1848760,"bill_number":"HB5691","title":"Relating to a biennial capitation rate review to be conducted by the Bureau of Medical Services","description":"Relating biennial capitation rate review","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5691/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5691&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Hite"},
{"bill_id":1848763,"bill_number":"SB834","title":"Increasing number of members for Motor Vehicle Dealers Advisory Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a member to the Motor Vehicle Advisory Board and specifying that one of the members shall be a representative of automobile auctions of primarily salvage vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 187, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB834/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=834&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1848764,"bill_number":"SB823","title":"Prohibiting illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by alien persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien. The bill provides for the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions. Finally, the bill authorizes and requires under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; and creating criminal offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB823/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=823&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1848767,"bill_number":"SB815","title":"Requiring annual analysis of contracts from DHS and Bureau for Social Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Human Services and the Bureau for Social Services to make a rate study, analysis of workforce capacity, and the impact on children of the current reimbursement levels for child placement agencies and to report the performance of the child placing agency to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability and to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance by December 31, annually.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB815/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=815&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1848769,"bill_number":"SB839","title":"Providing county boards of education options for obtaining liability insurance coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide county boards of education with the option of seeking insurance coverage from licensed insurance carriers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB839/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=839&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1848771,"bill_number":"SB812","title":"Placing age restrictions on distribution of pornographic material","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the distribution of pornographic materials to persons under 18.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB812/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=812&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1848773,"bill_number":"SB831","title":"Ensuring financial assistance availability for prescription drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure financial or product assistance are available for a prescription drug.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB831/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=831&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1848774,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Designating February 19, 2024, as Pancreatic Cancer Day","description":"Designating February 19, 2024, as Pancreatic Cancer Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR44/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1848776,"bill_number":"SB826","title":"Creating exemption from bond or security requirement of banking institutions holding certain funds for county commissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to harmonize the treatment of reciprocal deposit arrangements to satisfy security for public deposits from county commissions, municipal corporations, and boards of education. Current code sections relating to public deposits from municipal corporations and school boards provide two separate authorizations for depository institutions to employ reciprocal deposit arrangements to satisfy each security requirement. This bill will allow depository institutions to serve county commissions uniformly to municipal corporations and school boards.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 227, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB826/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=826&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1848779,"bill_number":"SB836","title":"Updating provisions of WV Uniform Trust Code to permit electronic execution of trust agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the provisions of the West Virginia Uniform Trust Code to permit the electronic execution of trust agreements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB836/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=836&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1848781,"bill_number":"SB824","title":"Increasing membership of WV Motorsport Committee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expanding the membership of the West Virginia Motorsport Committee from five to 18 members, including the chairperson; and to designate the motorsport to be represented by the increased membership.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 98, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB824/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=824&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1848785,"bill_number":"SB838","title":"Requiring lending institutions to utilize DMV electronic lien system under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate lending institutions who conduct five or more transactions annually to utilize the Division of Motor Vehicles electronic lien system to perfect or release security interest in a vehicle.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB838/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=838&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1848787,"bill_number":"SB828","title":"Clarifying political party procedure and authority to select delegates for national convention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify political party procedure and authority to select delegates to its national convention; and to political party conventions for nomination of presidential electors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB828/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=828&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1848788,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Affirming support for preservation of certain historic buildings across state","description":"Affirming support for preservation of certain historic buildings across state","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR46/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1848792,"bill_number":"SB819","title":"Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Secretary of the Department of Health from promulgating rules that require public water systems or businesses to have backflow preventers.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB819/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=819&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":1848793,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Memorializing life of Honorable John Patton Fanning","description":"Memorializing life of Honorable John Patton Fanning","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR43/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1848796,"bill_number":"SB829","title":"Modifying political party committee organization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise and modify political party committee organization, vacancy filling procedures, and political party internal governance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB829/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=829&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1848798,"bill_number":"SB811","title":"Limiting liability of medical monitoring damages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit medical monitoring damages based on increased risk of disease and setting requirements for plaintiff's seeking such damages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB811/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=811&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1848801,"bill_number":"SB830","title":"Amending procedures for filling vacancies in state legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the procedures for filling vacancies in state legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB830/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=830&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1848803,"bill_number":"SB822","title":"Relating generally to real property, tax, and registration requirements associated with carbon offset agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to balance the interests of current landowners and future landowners to ensure surface, minerals, and forest land may be developed for future economic gain by limiting use restrictions for forest carbon capture and sequestration to a maximum term of 20 years. The bill defines certain terms. The bill requires parties to current and new carbon offset agreements to register with the State Tax Department. The bill requires reports by Division of Forestry and the State Tax Department. The bill authorizes the disclosure of information between the Tax Commissioner and Division of Forestry. The bill imposes excise tax on receipts derived from carbon offset agreements. The bill sets forth reporting requirements. The bill provides an effective date. The bill defines \"managed timberland\" to exclude timberland that is subject to a carbon offset agreement. The bill specifies application of West Virginia Tax Procedure and Administration Act and West Virginia Tax Crimes and Penalties Act. The bill authorizes promulgation of rules. The bill provides legislative findings and declarations. The bill provides that any covenant, restriction, condition, easement, contract, lease, deed, agreement, option, or other governing document, which is executed or recorded after the effective date, which effectively prohibits or restricts the development of land, minerals, and the harvesting of timber for the purposes of forest carbon capture, carbon offset, and carbon sequestration is void and unenforceable, unless said covenant, restriction, condition, easement, contract, lease, deed, agreement, option, or other governing document is for a maximum term of 20 years. The bill provides that options to renew or continue such arrangements beyond the initial maximum term of 20 years shall be valid only if the consideration is required to be renegotiated to exercise the option.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Removed from calendar by Rules Committee","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB822/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=822&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1848805,"bill_number":"SB813","title":"Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow student-athletes to participate in competitive events and activities while playing for their school.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB813/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=813&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1848807,"bill_number":"SB837","title":"Reorganizing offices of Public Defender Corporations to conform to circuit reconfiguration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize Public Defender Corporations until July 1, 2025 to reorganize its offices to conform the circuit reconfiguration enacted during the 2023 Regular Session of the Legislature.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 78, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB837/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=837&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1848809,"bill_number":"SB833","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Culture and History","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB833/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=833&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1848813,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Honoring Hershel \"Woody\" Williams as one of two WV statues in National Statuary Hall Collection","description":"Honoring Hershel \"Woody\" Williams as one of two WV statues in National Statuary Hall Collection","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-24","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR30/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1848814,"bill_number":"SB814","title":"Streamlining and simplifying state employee merit system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to streamline and simplify the processes within the classified service system; maintaining a merit system while creating efficiencies and flexibility. The bill empowers appointing authorities to make decisions regarding human capital management based on ethical and professional standards that inspire excellence with the Division of Personnel as a strategic business partner in developing policy and practices that make the State of West Virginia a model employer. The bill changes the quorum required for State Personnel Board meetings and defines the roles of the board and the Director of the Division of Personnel. The bill allows the director to establish pilot programs within state agencies to address specific recruitment and retention issues within a particular agency. The bill authorizes the director to approve classification and pay plans established by the division and those proposed by appointing authorities to address the specific needs of their agencies. The bill changes the number of days a job posting must be posted and clarifies the leave donation program. The bill establishes the Division of Personnel as a central clearinghouse pertaining to employment eligibility for positions in state service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB814/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=814&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1848815,"bill_number":"SB817","title":"Modifying eligibility requirements for serving as member of State Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify eligibility and qualifications to serve as an appointed member of the state board of education, by prohibiting certain political and other activities and specifically permitting certain political activities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB817/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=817&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1848818,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Recognizing 112th anniversary of Girl Scouts of USA","description":"Recognizing 112th anniversary of Girl Scouts of USA","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR45/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1848820,"bill_number":"SB832","title":"Preventing courts from ordering services at higher rate than Medicaid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the option for courts to order services at a higher rate than Medicaid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB832/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=832&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1848821,"bill_number":"SB827","title":"Providing for regional distribution and dismantling centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relate generally to salvage yards; provide a definition for regional distribution and dismantling center; and provide for specialized regional distribution and dismantling license.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 186, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB827/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=827&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1848825,"bill_number":"SB825","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. The bill makes legislative findings and sets forth a purpose. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth a prohibition for referral services for conversion therapy. The bill provides for disciplinary actions against certain persons violating the prohibitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB825/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=825&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1848827,"bill_number":"SB835","title":"Modifying payment for housing and maintenance of inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to describe payment for housing and maintenance of inmates, to modify a per day, per inmate base rate, to modify the reduced rate, and to modify the enhanced rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB835/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=835&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1848830,"bill_number":"SB821","title":"Establishing criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the same criminal elements and criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults as are applicable to abuse or neglect of children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB821/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=821&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1848831,"bill_number":"SB820","title":"Requiring automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Human Services to create a program to improve quality of care rendered to the substance use disorder population by applying automatic enrollment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 165, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB820/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=820&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1849858,"bill_number":"SB857","title":"Requiring insurance coverage of certain genetic testing without cost sharing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for clinical genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation and evidenced-based cancer imaging; and providing that this testing is not subject to cost-sharing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB857/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=857&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1849859,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Recognizing week of May 5-11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week","description":"Recognizing week of May 5-11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR47/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1849860,"bill_number":"SB867","title":"Allowing student athletes to participate in competitive non-school activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow student-athletes to participate in competitive events and activities while playing for their school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB867/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=867&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1849861,"bill_number":"SB844","title":"Redesignating Educational Broadcasting Authority as Educational Broadcasting Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the name of the \"Educational Broadcasting Authority\" to the \"Educational Broadcasting Commission\" and to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 146, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB844/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=844&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1849862,"bill_number":"SB850","title":"Updating Consumer Credit and Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define terms, remove commercial tort claims exclusion from definition of litigation financing, and exclude certain non-profit organizations from the definition of litigation financing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 56, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB850/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=850&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1849864,"bill_number":"SB863","title":"Applying excise tax to heated nicotine products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a new definition in the Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act on heated nicotine products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB863/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=863&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1849865,"bill_number":"SB849","title":"Compensating property owners when property is acquired for natural resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide just compensation to owners of coal slurry, oil, gas, crude products, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide or other natural resource lines if their property is taken for public use and to pay compensation for use of highways as determined by the commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Agriculture and Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB849/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=849&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bennett Queen"},
{"bill_id":1849866,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"A resolution to establish a Study Group to study the implementation of West Virginia Code §15-4-1 et seq. relating to the West Virginia State Guard and the re-establishment of a standing West Virginia State Guard","description":"A resolution to establish a Study Group to study the implementation of West Virginia Code §15-4-1 et seq. relating to the West Virginia State Guard and the re-establishment of a standing West Virginia State Guard","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR83/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=83&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1849867,"bill_number":"HB5692","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Veterans‘ Assistance, Veterans’ Facilities","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5692/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5692&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1849868,"bill_number":"SB869","title":"Relating to net metering standards for electricity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify definitions for customer-generator, cross-subsidization and full retail credit for net-metering, and to raise the net-metering cap to 1,000 kilowatts for commercial customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Energy, Industry, and Mining","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB869/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=869&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1849870,"bill_number":"SB866","title":"Designating State Treasurer as chairperson of WV Investment Management Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to, effective July 1, 2025, designate the State Treasurer as the chairperson of the West Virginia Investment Management Board and to require said chairperson to appoint a chief executive officer subject to board approval.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 229, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB866/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=866&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1849872,"bill_number":"SB853","title":"Requiring Fire Commission promulgate standards for propane tank installation in certain homes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Fire Commission promulgate standards for the installation of propane tanks at single family homes, and to require the State Fire Marshall to enforce those rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Referred to Government Organization on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB853/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=853&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1849873,"bill_number":"HB5693","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation of federal funds to the Department of Commerce, Geological and Economic Survey","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5693/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5693&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1849875,"bill_number":"SB864","title":"Clarifying reporting requirements of Grant Transparency and Accountability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is related to the Grant Transparency and Accountability Act; clarifying what grants are subject to reporting requirements; defining terms; and making technical clarifications.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 228, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB864/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=864&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1849876,"bill_number":"SB868","title":"Supplementary appropriation to Department of Commerce, Geological and Economic Survey","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 39, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB868/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=868&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1849877,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Recognizing AARP of WV for many contributions provided to enhance our state and its people","description":"Recognizing AARP of WV for many contributions provided to enhance our state and its people","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR48/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1849878,"bill_number":"SB843","title":"Recognizing gold and silver bullion and specie as legal tender in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize gold and silver bullion and specie as legal tender in West Virginia, to authorize the West Virginia Bullion Depository, and to authorize the depository to issue transactional currency backed by gold and silver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB843/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=843&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1849880,"bill_number":"SB862","title":"Changing Division of Culture and History to Department of Arts, Culture, and History","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the designation of the Division of Culture and History as a separate independent agency to \"an agency\" within the Executive Branch as the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, by deleting the words \"separate independent\" preceding the word \"agency\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB862/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=862&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1849881,"bill_number":"SB860","title":"Creating alternative high-risk population public charter schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create alternative high-risk population public charter schools and permit an enrollment count of three times a year for funding purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Referred to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB860/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=860&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1849882,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"To create a study resolution to review training, equipment and operating standards, and for certification and evaluation of local and rural fire departments for retention, training, and recruitment purposes.","description":"To create a study resolution to review training, equipment and operating standards, and for certification and evaluation of local and rural fire departments for retention, training, and recruitment purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR82/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=82&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Todd Longanacre"},
{"bill_id":1849886,"bill_number":"SB855","title":"Clarifying felony of exhibiting obscene matter to minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend and clarify the felony of exhibiting \"obscene matter\" to a minor for the purpose of abuse to be clarified to include any depiction of sexually graphic material to a minor for the purpose of seducing a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB855/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=855&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1849887,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study benefits associated with increasing paid parental leave for state employees","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study benefits associated with increasing paid parental leave for state employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR31/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1849889,"bill_number":"SB851","title":"Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish requirements for contingency fee arrangements between political subdivisions and private attorneys.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB851/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=851&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1849890,"bill_number":"SB859","title":"Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit persons required to pass appropriate West Virginia Board of Education approved basic skills and subject matter tests in the area for which licensure is being sought as a condition for the issuance of a professional teaching certificate.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB859/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=859&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1849891,"bill_number":"SB840","title":"Modifying unemployment benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the calculation of the taxable wage base and modify eligibility for and amount of unemployment benefits, to modify the methodology for calculating maximum benefit rate, to modify the benefit table consistent with adoption of indexing, to require Workforce West Virginia Commissioner take certain actions to verify the unemployment insurance claim program integrity, to require the commissioner to review suspicious or potentially improper claims under certain circumstances, to define \"state average unemployment rate,\" to limit the maximum duration of unemployment benefits based on the state average unemployment rate, require Workforce West Virginia to promulgate legislative rules, establish an internal effective date; reduce maximum benefit for each wage class; require work search activities to qualify for unemployment benefits; define what constitutes work search activities; mandate submittal of proof of work search activities; providing for verification of work search activities; to grant commissioner of Workforce West Virginia discretion in verification of work search activities; mandate establishment of process to refer individuals seeking unemployment benefits to job opportunities; require individuals receiving referrals to suitable work to apply for and accept that work; mandate employers to report refusal of offer of employment to commissioner; allow individuals who accept part-time non-suitable employment to receive unemployment benefits without reduction for wages under certain circumstances; exempting certain individuals applying for or receiving unemployment benefits from work search requirements; establish a process for notification of work search activity requirements; require rulemaking; set internal effective date; and remove a chart column made incorrect by adoption of indexing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB840/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=840&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1849892,"bill_number":"SB861","title":"Increasing support and professional development for educators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase support and professional development for educators; expand factors used to determine how funds for supporting county-level implementation of the comprehensive systems for teacher and leader induction and professional growth are allocated to the counties; authorize retention of additional funding for 2024 -- 2025 school year by Department of Education to distribute to the county boards for the purpose of contracting with organizations that facilitate the school districts' participation in regional professional learning cadres or teacher leadership networks designed to support math and science improvement or supported by the Department of Education; require certain amount of funds be retained beginning with 2025 -- 2026 school year to distribute to the county boards for the purpose of expanding the school districts' ability to contract with organizations that facilitate the school districts' participation in regional professional learning cadres or teacher leadership networks designed to support math and science improvement or to support teachers who are less than fully certified for the teaching position in which they are employed; require the funds to be distributed to the county boards under a grant program to be established by the state board by rule; require the state board to ensure that the results on the comprehensive statewide student assessment for the students taught by each teacher are provided to that teacher; add to topics the plan for implementation of a comprehensive system of support for improving professional practice is to address; and require certain additional amounts paid to a teacher be only for the duration of any service provided and not be considered salary for the computation of an annuity under the Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB861/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=861&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1849894,"bill_number":"SB848","title":"Creating special revenue account within Department of Health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special revenue account within the State Treasury designated the \"Office of the Inspector General Reimbursement Fund\" within Department of Health, to reimburse the Department of Health for eligible costs attributed to the Office of the Inspector General.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB848/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=848&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1849896,"bill_number":"SB847","title":"Providing for expungement of criminal records for certain defendants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that if a court enters an order of acquittal of all criminal charges against a person in a case, the court shall order the record expunged upon the expiration of 30 days, unless the person objects to the expungement. The order expunging the records may not require any action by the person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB847/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=847&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1849897,"bill_number":"SB856","title":"Providing diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations without cost sharing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurance providers to provide diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations without cost sharing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB856/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=856&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Laura Wakim Chapman"},
{"bill_id":1849899,"bill_number":"SB854","title":"Establishing the Public/Private Small Business Enhancement Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Public/Private Small Business Enhancement Program to encourage small business development and growth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB854/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=854&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Oliverio"},
{"bill_id":1849900,"bill_number":"SB841","title":"Setting amount of unemployment taxes and benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set the amount of employment taxes and benefits; modify the calculation of the taxable wage base; and to modify the methodology for calculating the maximum benefit rate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 264, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB841/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=841&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1849901,"bill_number":"SB870","title":"Restoring Sanity Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Anti-Woke Act; prohibit a school district, a public charter school, the West Virginia Board of Education, the West Virginia Department of Education, or any employee of the aforementioned entities from providing instruction in, requiring instruction in, making part of a course, or requiring a statement or affirmation by any employee certain concepts; prohibit a state institution of higher education and an employee of a state institution of higher education from requiring a student or employee to take instruction in, or include in the curriculum of any required course, or require a statement or affirmation by any student or employee that certain concepts are factual and accurate or must be held as a belief of the student or employee; provide that county board and public charter school employees are not required to use student's preferred pronoun when referring to the student if the preferred pronoun is not consistent with the student's biological sex; prohibit a state institution of higher education from establishing, sustaining, supporting, or staffing a diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or office; and declare the policy of the state that the administrations of state institutions of higher education, and their administrative units, be officially neutral with regard to certain widely contested opinions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB870/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=870&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1849903,"bill_number":"SB842","title":"Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members","description":"The purpose of this bill is enhance training requirements for county boards of education members by increasing the number of hours required for training, authorizing the State Board to require members to attend additional training when beneficial, modifying training topics, increasing the compensation rate for meeting attendance and decreasing the number of meetings members may be compensated to attend, prohibiting compensation to county board members who have not complied with all training requirements and including the chairs of the House and Senate Education Committees as ex officio members of the county board member standards training review committee.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB842/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=842&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1849904,"bill_number":"SB858","title":"Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that taxpayers must begin the process of requesting reconsideration of property valuation, classification or taxability with their county assessor's office. This request may be in writing, in person or over the phone. Further the taxpayer shall file a written petition in certain instances, before seeking an appeal at the Office of Tax Appeals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 255, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB858/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=858&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1849905,"bill_number":"SB852","title":"Modifying ratio of children at family childcare facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the ratio of children at family child care facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB852/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=852&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jay Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1849906,"bill_number":"SB845","title":"Revising terms for renewing and reinstating commercial driver's license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require yearly renewal of commercial driver's licenses and provide for the reinstatement of revoked or expired commercial driver's licenses due to inactive status and lack of medical certification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB845/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=845&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1849907,"bill_number":"SB865","title":"Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the \"Curator\" of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History to the \"Cabinet Secretary\" of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History. The bill also adds the Educational Broadcasting Authority as a section under the department, as a separate, but not independent agency and adds the Educational Broadcasting Commission to the list of citizens commissions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 147, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB865/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=865&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Woodrum"},
{"bill_id":1850335,"bill_number":"SB846","title":"Creating degree program based upon certain military service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an associate's of bachelor's degree based on skills, education, and experience earned while serving in the military.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB846/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=846&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1850448,"bill_number":"HB5694","title":"Relating to the Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act","description":"Relating to Firearms","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2024-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5694/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5694&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":1850485,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Designating February 21, 2024, as WV History Day","description":"Designating February 21, 2024, as WV History Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR50/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1850523,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Recognizing World Scouting Museum","description":"Recognizing World Scouting Museum","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR49/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1850560,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study establishing depository for gold and silver","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study establishing depository for gold and silver","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR32/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1850601,"bill_number":"HB5690","title":"Creating a West Virginia Task Force on Artificial Intelligence","description":"Creating a West Virginia Task Force on Artificial Intelligence","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 43, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5690/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5690&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jarred Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1850639,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Requesting a study to ways to require public service districts to complete projects when fully funded","description":"Requesting a study to ways to require public service districts to complete projects when fully funded","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR85/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=85&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1851394,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Requesting a study on interstate compact on food truck health department licensing reciprocity","description":"Requesting a study on interstate compact on food truck health department licensing reciprocity","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR84/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=84&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1851587,"bill_number":"HB5695","title":"Relating to Community Enhancement Districts","description":"Relating to Community Enhancement Districts","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5695/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5695&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1851614,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Memorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson","description":"Memorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR51/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1851636,"bill_number":"HB5696","title":"Relating to the upper Ohio Valley Trail Network","description":"Relating to the upper Ohio Valley Trail Network","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Chapter 195, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5696/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5696&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1852538,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Honoring Herschel “Woody” Williams as one of two West Virginia statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection.","description":"Honoring Herschel “Woody” Williams as one of two West Virginia statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR86/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=86&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1852561,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"A resolution to task the Economic Development Authority to find land around Flatwoods and funding and businesses to make an area similar to Pigeon Forge to increase tourism and entertainment","description":"A resolution to task the Economic Development Authority to find land around Flatwoods and funding and businesses to make an area similar to Pigeon Forge to increase tourism and entertainment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR87/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=87&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Adam Vance"},
{"bill_id":1852579,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Designating February 23, 2024, as WV Motorsports Day","description":"Designating February 23, 2024, as WV Motorsports Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR52/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1852594,"bill_number":"HB5697","title":"Relating to public charter schools code provisions","description":"Relating to public charter schools code provisions","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5697/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5697&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1853664,"bill_number":"SB871","title":"Supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans' Assistance, Veterans' Facilities","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 40, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB871/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=871&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1853691,"bill_number":"SB873","title":"Schedule for tax installment payments","description":"Schedule for tax installment payments","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 256, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB873/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=873&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1853721,"bill_number":"SB872","title":"Relating to county fire service fees","description":"Relating to county fire service fees","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 71, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB872/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=872&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1853752,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"A study resolution for the non-motorized trail networks that exist or could be developed within West Virginia.","description":"A study resolution for the non-motorized trail networks that exist or could be developed within West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR89/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=89&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Fehrenbacher"},
{"bill_id":1854132,"bill_number":"HB5698","title":"Relating to the Consumer Data Protection Act","description":"Relating to the Consumer Data Protection Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB5698/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5698&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daniel Linville"},
{"bill_id":1854150,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Requesting That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance engage in a study concerning differences in commercial real property taxes in West Virginia versus bordering states and what can be done to mitigate such differences","description":"Requesting That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance engage in a study concerning differences in commercial real property taxes in West Virginia versus bordering states and what can be done to mitigate such differences","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR91/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=91&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1854171,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Designating February 27, 2024, as Domestic Violence Awareness Day","description":"Designating February 27, 2024, as Domestic Violence Awareness Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR53/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Amy Nichole Grady"},
{"bill_id":1854188,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Requesting That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance engage in a study concerning a program to provide funding support for major events in the state","description":"Requesting That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance engage in a study concerning a program to provide funding support for major events in the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR90/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=90&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1854205,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Relating to the Bureau for Social Services","description":"Relating to the Bureau for Social Services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR88/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=88&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jonathan Pinson"},
{"bill_id":1854579,"bill_number":"SB874","title":"Relating to WV Division of Multimodal Transportation","description":"Relating to WV Division of Multimodal Transportation","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 263, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB874/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=874&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1854592,"bill_number":"SJR10","title":"Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans Amendment","description":"Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans Amendment","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR10/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1854605,"bill_number":"SB875","title":"Relating to certain insurance coverage provided by BRIM","description":"Relating to certain insurance coverage provided by BRIM","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 148, Acts, Regular Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB875/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=875&year=2024&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
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{"bill_id":1854944,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"A study resolution to examine the casualty numbers wounded and killed in car accidents caused by drivers with impaired cognition due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other similar diseases.","description":"A study resolution to examine the casualty numbers wounded and killed in car accidents caused by drivers with impaired cognition due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other similar diseases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR95/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=95&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Elliott Pritt"},
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{"bill_id":1854981,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Memorializing life of Honorable William Wayne Bailey, Jr.","description":"Memorializing life of Honorable William Wayne Bailey, Jr.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR55/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
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{"bill_id":1855021,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley for its service, dedication and commitment to Berkeley County","description":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley for its service, dedication and commitment to Berkeley County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR54/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1855793,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Recognizing accomplishments of Hurricane High School Red Hot Show Choir","description":"Recognizing accomplishments of Hurricane High School Red Hot Show Choir","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR57/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Tarr"},
{"bill_id":1855832,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Feasibility study of ballot identification and verification measures in statewide elections","description":"Feasibility study of ballot identification and verification measures in statewide elections","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR34/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1855869,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Reaffirming longstanding sisterhood partnership between WV and Taiwan","description":"Reaffirming longstanding sisterhood partnership between WV and Taiwan","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR59/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1855908,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Requesting Division of Highways to erect signs in Marion County for \"Home of Legendary Coach, Nick Saban\"","description":"Requesting Division of Highways to erect signs in Marion County for \"Home of Legendary Coach, Nick Saban\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR33/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
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{"bill_id":1857245,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Encouraging WV military veterans to volunteer as election workers in 2024 statewide elections","description":"Encouraging WV military veterans to volunteer as election workers in 2024 statewide elections","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR61/2024","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
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{"bill_id":1879412,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Governor’s Office – Posey Perry Food Bank","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-05-19","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB104/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1879413,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Human Services, Bureau for Medical Services – Policy and Programming and State Board of Education – State Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to decrease items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-05-19","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB106/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1879414,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, from the Department Revenue, State Budget Office, PEIA Rainy Day Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-05-19","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB111/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1879415,"bill_number":"SB1008","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Veterans’ Assistance","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1008/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1008&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879416,"bill_number":"SB1006","title":"Making supplementary appropriation to Bureau for Medical Services, Policy and Programming, and to BOE","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to decrease items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1006/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1006&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879417,"bill_number":"SB1011","title":"Expiring funds from Department of Revenue, PEIA Rainy Day Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 11, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1011/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1011&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879418,"bill_number":"SB1010","title":"Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, Office of Technology reorganization","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to amend items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 10, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1010/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1010&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879419,"bill_number":"SB1005","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, BOE","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1005/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1005&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879420,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Governor’s Office – Civil Contingent Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-05-19","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB103/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1879421,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Chapter 14, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB113/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1879422,"bill_number":"SB1007","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Control Account","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1007/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1007&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879423,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Higher Education Policy Commission, Higher Education Policy Commission – Administration – Control Account","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-05-19","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB107/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1879424,"bill_number":"SB1004","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Posey Perry Emergency Food Bank Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1004/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1004&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879425,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Making a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Administration – Office of Technology Reorganization","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to amend items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-05-19","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB110/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1879426,"bill_number":"SB1001","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health and Department of Human Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1001/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1001&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879427,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Education, State Board of Education – State Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-05-19","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB105/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1879428,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Expiring funds to the balance of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Cultural Facilities and Capital Resource Match Grant Program Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the cash balance of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, fund 3537.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-05-19","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB112/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1879429,"bill_number":"SB1003","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1003/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1003&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879430,"bill_number":"SB1015","title":"Amending amount of surplus deposited into Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the requirements for deposits to the Rainy Day Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 15, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1015/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1015&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879431,"bill_number":"SB1009","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to BOE, State Aid to Schools","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement and amend items of appropriation by decreasing existing appropriations in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1009/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1009&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879432,"bill_number":"SCR102","title":"Extending State of Emergency and suspending certain requirements for Free Application for Federal Student Aid","description":"Extending State of Emergency and suspending certain requirements for Free Application for Federal Student Aid","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-20","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-05-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR102/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=1X&input4=102&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879433,"bill_number":"SB1002","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DOT, Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-05-30","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1002/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1002&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879434,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Relating to authorizing the Public Employee Insurance Agency to provide insurance coverage for certain prescribed weight loss medications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the PEIA to reimburse covered persons for GLP-1 agonist medications prescribed by a physician for weight loss.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-05-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-05-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB116/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1879435,"bill_number":"SCR101","title":"Urging US Department of Education to accelerate processing of Free Application for Federal Student Aid","description":"Urging US Department of Education to accelerate processing of Free Application for Federal Student Aid","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-20","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-05-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR101/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=1X&input4=101&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1879436,"bill_number":"SB1013","title":"Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-05-19","last_action":"On 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-05-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1013/2024/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1013&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888473,"bill_number":"SB2020","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to WV School of Osteopathic Medicine","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 20, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2020/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2020&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888475,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Creating new House Rule 95d, relating to requiring 5 year projected fiscal analysis of any tax cut or increase prior to consideration in the House","description":"Creating new House Rule 95d, relating to requiring 5 year projected fiscal analysis of any tax cut or increase prior to consideration in the House","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1888476,"bill_number":"SB2014","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health, Office of Inspector General","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Laid over on 3rd reading 10/7/2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2014/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2014&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888477,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"Supplementing, amending, and increasing existing item of appropriation from State Road Fund to DOT, Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2002/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2002&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888478,"bill_number":"SB2013","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Economic Development, Office of Secretary","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Laid over on 3rd reading 10/7/2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2013/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2013&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888479,"bill_number":"SB2024","title":"Supplementary appropriation to Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 23, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2024/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2024&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888480,"bill_number":"SB2009","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 18, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2009/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2009&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888481,"bill_number":"HCR201","title":"Authorizing adjournments of the Senate and House of Delegates","description":"Authorizing adjournments of the Senate and House of Delegates","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR201/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888482,"bill_number":"SB2016","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Office of Technology","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account from the State Fund, General Revenue, for the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Laid over on 3rd reading 10/7/2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2016/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2016&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888483,"bill_number":"SB2012","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Administration, Control Account","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Laid over on 3rd reading 10/7/2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2012/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2012&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888485,"bill_number":"SB2022","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Bureau of Juvenile Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 22, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2022/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2022&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888486,"bill_number":"SB2004","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security, WV State Police","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2004/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2004&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888488,"bill_number":"SB2010","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 19, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2010/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2010&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888489,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2001/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2001&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888490,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Home","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-30","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB203/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888491,"bill_number":"SB2018","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to WV Conservation Agency","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Laid over on 3rd reading 10/7/2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2018/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2018&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888492,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Supplementing, amending and increasing an existing item of appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-20","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-11-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB202/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888493,"bill_number":"SB2025","title":"Reducing personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize up to a 5% additional reduction of the personal income tax rate beginning January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2025/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2025&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888494,"bill_number":"SB2011","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Executive, Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Laid over on 3rd reading 10/7/2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2011/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2011&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888495,"bill_number":"SB2026","title":"Providing for child and dependent care credit against personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a credit against the personal income tax in the amount of 50% of the allowable federal child and dependent care credit, effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Laid over on 3rd reading 10/7/2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2026/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2026&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888496,"bill_number":"SB2017","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Culture and History","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2017/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2017&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888497,"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":"2024-09-30","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR201/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1888498,"bill_number":"SB2028","title":"Permitting development of opioid treatment program if part of clinical trial and approved by institutional review board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit an opioid treatment program to be developed if part of a clinical trial, approved by an institutional review board. The bill sets forth the opioid treatment program services to be developed and provides for a set timeframe. The opioid treatment program is required to register with the Board of Pharmacy. The bill permits an advanced practice registered nurse participating in a clinical trial, approved by an institutional review board, to dispense medication for the timeframe approved in the clinical trial after registering with the Board of Pharmacy. The bill permits the advanced practice registered nurse participating in a clinical trial, approved by an institutional review board, to exceed a 3-day supply for the timeframe of the clinical trial, after registering with the Board of Medicine.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 32, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2028/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2028&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888499,"bill_number":"SB2021","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Correctional Units","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 21, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2021/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2021&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888501,"bill_number":"SB2007","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education, Aid for Exceptional Children","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2007/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2007&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888502,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-20","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-11-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB201/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888503,"bill_number":"SB2027","title":"Relating to public charter school application for funding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to explicitly authorize a public charter school authority to apply to the School Building Authority for funding to purchase a building to be used for public charter school purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"Constitutional Rule rejected (Roll No. 911)","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2027/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2027&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888504,"bill_number":"SB2005","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Adjutant General, State Militia","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2005/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2005&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888505,"bill_number":"SB2006","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to WVU, General Administrative Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2006/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2006&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888506,"bill_number":"SB2019","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Administration, Public Defender Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Laid over on 3rd reading 10/7/2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2019/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2019&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888507,"bill_number":"SB2023","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to WV Parole Board and Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Central Office","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2023/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2023&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888508,"bill_number":"SB2015","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Laid over on 3rd reading 10/7/2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2015/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2015&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888509,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security, West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-30","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB204/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888510,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Home","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2003/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2003&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888511,"bill_number":"SB2008","title":"Making WV agreement state with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to further the process of West Virginia becoming an Agreement State with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2008/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2008&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888515,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Administration, Public Defender Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-11-01","last_action":"Chapter 15, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB219/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=219&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888519,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Higher Education Policy Commission, Administration, Control Account","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-30","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB212/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888524,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Health, Office of the Inspector General","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Chapter 11, Acts, 2d Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB214/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888530,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Economic Development, Office of the Secretary","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-30","last_action":"Chapter 10, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB213/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888535,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Permit an opioid treatment program to be developed if part of a clinical trial, approved by an institutional review board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit an opioid treatment program to be developed if part of a clinical trial, approved by an institutional review board. The bill sets forth the opioid treatment program services to be developed and provides for a set timeframe. The opioid treatment program is required to register with the Board of Pharmacy. The bill permits an advanced practice registered nurse participating in a clinical trial, approved by an institutional review board, to dispense medication for the timeframe approved in the clinical trial after registering with the Board of Pharmacy. The bill permits the advanced practice registered nurse participating in a clinical trial, approved by an institutional review board, to exceed a 3-day supply for the timeframe of the clinical trial, after registering with the Board of Medicine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB228/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=228&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888542,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB209/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888547,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security, Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"Postponed on 3rd reading, Special Calendar, until 10/9/2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB224/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=224&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888550,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Division of Culture and History","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB217/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=217&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888557,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia Conservation Agency","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Chapter 14, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB218/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=218&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888561,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-30","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB207/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888568,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Reducing the personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize up to a 5% additional reduction of the personal income tax rate beginning January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB225/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=225&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888573,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security, Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, West Virginia Parole Board and to the Department of Homeland Security, Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Central Office","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB223/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888577,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Bureau of Juvenile Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB222/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=222&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888583,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Relating to making West Virginia an agreement state with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to further the process of West Virginia becoming an Agreement State with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Chapter 35, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB208/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888587,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Relating to a public charter school’s application for funding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to explicitly authorize a public charter school authority to apply to the School Building Authority for funding to purchase a building to be used for public charter school purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Chapter 34, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB227/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=227&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888595,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Providing for a child and dependent care credit against the personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a credit against the personal income tax in the amount of 50% of the allowable federal child and dependent care credit, effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Chapter 36, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB226/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=226&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888600,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB220/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=220&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888605,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations Adjutant General, State Militia","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-30","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB205/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888609,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Office of Technology","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account from the State Fund, General Revenue, for the fiscal year 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Chapter 13, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB216/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888614,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Correctional Units","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-09-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB221/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=221&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888621,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Executive, Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-30","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB211/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888626,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Chapter 12, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB215/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888632,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-09-30","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB210/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888637,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to West Virginia University, General Administrative Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-30","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB206/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888816,"bill_number":"SB2029","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Economic Development, Office of Secretary","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"Postponed indefinitely (Roll No. 952)","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2029/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2029&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888817,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Providing any employee working 20 hours or more per week in a licensed child care center or certified family child care (FCC) home is eligible for a child care subsidy, regardless of their household income","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure child care employees are eligible for the child care subsidy program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB236/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=236&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1888818,"bill_number":"HCR202","title":"Requesting creation of a child care cost estimator tool","description":"Requesting creation of a child care cost estimator tool","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR202/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=202&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1888819,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB232/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=232&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888820,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"To allow a $1,000 refundable child tax credit for all eligible for the federal tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and authorize a state child tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB234/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=234&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1888821,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Urging the federal government reach a resolution regarding National Radio Quiet Zone restrictions","description":"Urging the federal government reach a resolution regarding National Radio Quiet Zone restrictions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1888822,"bill_number":"HCR203","title":"Requesting the West Virginia Legislature not recognize an illegitimate presidential election","description":"Requesting the West Virginia Legislature not recognize an illegitimate presidential election","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR203/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=203&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Ridenour"},
{"bill_id":1888823,"bill_number":"SB2031","title":"Supplementary appropriation to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 24, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2031/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2031&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888824,"bill_number":"SB2032","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 25, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2032/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2032&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888825,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation School Building Authority, School Construction Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB231/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=231&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888826,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Providing for a child and dependent care credit against the personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a credit against the personal income tax in the amount of 50% of the allowable federal child and dependent care credit, effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB235/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=235&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1888827,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Economic Development, Office of the Secretary","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB229/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=229&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888828,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"Making supplemental appropriation to Child Care Development","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-10-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB233/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=233&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Young"},
{"bill_id":1888829,"bill_number":"SB2030","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-06","last_action":"On 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2030/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2030&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888830,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations State Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Chapter 16, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB230/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888836,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Placing a limited moratorium on new municipal fire fees imposed on non-municipal residents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place a limited moratorium on new municipal fire fees imposed on non-municipal residents.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Chapter 33, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB244/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=244&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888838,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Office of Emergency Medical Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-31","last_action":"Chapter 17, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB245/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=245&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888840,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Relating generally to the Municipal Bond Commission governance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer powers and duties of the Municipal Bond Commission.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB239/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=239&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888843,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Relating generally to bonded indebtedness of the State of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requires State Treasurer approval to issue refunding bonds; to set forth the process by which general obligation bonds authorized by the West Virginia Constitution shall be issued and administered in the future; and to relocate all provisions concerning outstanding general obligation bonds to a single chapter of the West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB240/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=240&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888846,"bill_number":"SB2036","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation and to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 27, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2036/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2036&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888848,"bill_number":"SB2033","title":"Relating to personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the personal income tax.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 37, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2033/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2033&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888850,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security, West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB238/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=238&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888853,"bill_number":"SB2034","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security, WV State Police","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 26, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2034/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2034&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888855,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, New River Community and Technical College","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB243/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888858,"bill_number":"SB2035","title":"Providing funding for certain broadband expansion programs administered by Economic Development Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide funding sources for certain broadband expansion programs under the purview of the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 31, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2035/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2035&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888861,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation and to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB242/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=242&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888863,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Relating generally to funding for certain broadband expansion programs administered by the Economic Development Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide funding sources for certain broadband expansion programs under the purview of the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB241/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=241&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888866,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 in the amount of $15,000,000 from the Executive, Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB246/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=246&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888869,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"Relating to personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the personal income tax.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"On 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2024-10-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB237/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=237&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1888871,"bill_number":"HCR204","title":"Requesting that members of the Legislature facilitate and promote respect for our democracy and government institutions and encourage acceptance of the results of our free and fair elections regardless of who prevails","description":"Requesting that members of the Legislature facilitate and promote respect for our democracy and government institutions and encourage acceptance of the results of our free and fair elections regardless of who prevails","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR204/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=204&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Evan Hansen"},
{"bill_id":1888877,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Michael Lynn Caputo","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Michael Lynn Caputo","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR203/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=203&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1888879,"bill_number":"SB2043","title":"Relating to bonded indebtedness of State of WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requires State Treasurer approval to issue refunding bonds; to set forth the process by which general obligation bonds authorized by the West Virginia Constitution shall be issued and administered in the future; and to relocate all provisions concerning outstanding general obligation bonds to a single chapter of the West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2043/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2043&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888881,"bill_number":"SB2042","title":"Transferring powers and duties of Municipal Bond Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer powers and duties of the Municipal Bond Commission.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"Constitutional Rule rejected (Roll No. 933)","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2042/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2042&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888883,"bill_number":"SB2039","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 30, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2039/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2039&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888884,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Robert Lee Karnes","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Robert Lee Karnes","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR201/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1888885,"bill_number":"SB2037","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to New River Community and Technical College","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 28, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2037/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2037&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888888,"bill_number":"SB2041","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to Office of Emergency Medical Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"On 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2041/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2041&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888890,"bill_number":"SB2038","title":"Expiring funds from Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for the fiscal year 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-10-29","last_action":"Chapter 29, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-10-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2038/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2038&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888892,"bill_number":"SB2040","title":"Placing limited moratorium on new municipal fire fees imposed on non-municipal residents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place a limited moratorium on new municipal fire fees imposed on non-municipal residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"On 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2040/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2040&year=2024&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1888894,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Charles Samuel Trump IV","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Charles Samuel Trump IV","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR204/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=204&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1888896,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable William Chandler Swope, Sr.","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable William Chandler Swope, Sr.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR202/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=202&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1888898,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Robert Hugh Plymale","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Robert Hugh Plymale","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR205/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=205&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1888899,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Craig Philip Blair","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Craig Philip Blair","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-10-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR206/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=206&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1888901,"bill_number":"SCR202","title":"Honoring Hershel \"Woody\" Williams with statue in National Statuary Hall Collection","description":"Honoring Hershel \"Woody\" Williams with statue in National Statuary Hall Collection","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2024-10-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR202/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=202&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1888912,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable David Allen Stover","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable David Allen Stover","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR209/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=209&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1888916,"bill_number":"SR208","title":"Urging adoption of Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion agreement between US and Taiwan","description":"Urging adoption of Avoidnace of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion agreement between US and Taiwan","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR208/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=208&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1888920,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"Requesting food safety standards for imported foods be held to US standards","description":"Requesting food safety standards for imported foods be held to US standards","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-10-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2024-10-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR207/2024/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2024&sessiontype=2X&input4=207&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"}
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