Wednesday, February 12, 2025

 

SB1.    By Sen. Chapman

Requiring PSC to be clearinghouse for state road paving projects

Transportation and Infrastructure then Government Organization

 

SB2.    By Sen. Chapman

Designating Patriot Day as state holiday

Finance

 

SB3.    By Sen. Oliverio

Modifying permissible expenditures by Water Development Authority from Infrastructure Fund

Finance

 

SB4.    By Sen. Oliverio

Prohibiting compensation when assisting persons apply for VA benefits in certain circumstances

Military then Finance

 

SB5.    By Sen. Maynard

Authorizing Adopt-A-Road volunteer programs under jurisdiction of DOT

Transportation and Infrastructure

 

SB6.    By Sen. Oliverio, Barrett, Garcia, Phillips, Queen and Woodrum

Exempting life insurance cash value from Medicaid eligibility calculations

Banking and Insurance then Health and Human Resources

 

SB7.    By Sen. Woodrum and Deeds

Creating crime of desecration of deceased human body

Judiciary

 

 

SB8.    By Sen. Thorne

Providing additional sites and devices for newborn safe surrender

Health and Human Resources

 

SB9.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Eliminating tax exemption of state-owned real property (FN)

Finance

 

SB10.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Exempting certain meat processes from consumers sales and service tax (FN)

Agriculture then Finance

 

SB11.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Orphan Oil and Gas Well Prevention Act (FN)

Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance

 

SB12.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Requiring Department of Human Services to update long-term care and substance abuse treatment services in certain areas (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB13.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Establishing residency requirements for candidates seeking nomination and election to US Congress

Judiciary

 

SB14.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Relating to nonferrous metal sales and transportation to secondary recycler (FN)

Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance

 

SB15.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Requiring Department of Human Services file petition to terminate parental rights under certain circumstances

Judiciary

 

SB16.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Clarifying requirements for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims (FN)

Banking and Insurance then Finance

 

SB17.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Fetal Heartbeat Act

Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

 

SB18.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Allowing county commissions to impose amusement tax (FN)

Government Organization then Finance

 

SB19.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Providing civil and criminal immunity for use of force in defense of self, real and personal property

Judiciary

 

SB20.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Requiring funding for increased costs to volunteer fire departments and EMS units (FN)

Government Organization then Finance

 

SB21.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Assessing wildlife impact fee on wind power projects (FN)

Natural Resources then Finance

 

SB22.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Applying penalties for nonpayment of royalties under terms of oil and natural gas leases

Energy, Industry, and Mining

 

SB23.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Creating Special Road Repair Fund (FN)

Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

 

SB24.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Requiring certain probationers to participate in work release program and six months in work release center

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB25.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Creating WV Coal Marketing Program (FN)

Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance

 

SB26.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Authorizing proceeds and application of hotel occupancy tax to municipalities and county commissions

Economic Development then Government Organization

 

SB27.    By Sen. Chapman

Clarifying felony of exhibiting obscene matter to minor

Judiciary

 

SB28.    By Sen. Chapman

Requiring insurance coverage of certain genetic testing without cost sharing

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB29.    By Sen. Takubo

Allowing physicians assistants to own practice

Health and Human Resources

 

SB30.    By Sen. Woodrum

Requiring medically necessary care and treatment to address congenital anomalies associated with cleft lip and cleft palate (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB31.    By Sen. Oliverio

Relating to DNA data maintained for law-enforcement purposes

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB32.    By Sen. Oliverio

Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act (IB)

Judiciary

 

SB33.    By Sen. Oliverio

Establishing Public/Private Small Business Enhancement Program

Government Organization then Finance

 

SB34.    By Sen. Oliverio

Creating community solar pilot program

Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance

 

SB35.    By Sen. Oliverio

Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System (FN)

Pensions then Finance

 

SB36.    By Sen. Oliverio

Clarifying requirements and compensation when assisting persons apply for VA benefits in certain circumstances

Military then Judiciary

 

SB37.    By Sen. Oliverio

Allowing Teachers Retirement System members to exchange unused leave for monetary compensation (FN)

Education then Finance

 

SB38.    By Sen. Oliverio

Uniform Unlawful Restriction in Land Records Act

Government Organization then Judiciary

 

SB39.    By Sen. Oliverio

Uniform Special Deposits Act

Banking and Insurance then Judiciary

 

SB40.    By Sen. Chapman

Requiring doula services be covered and reimbursed by Medicaid and PEIA

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB41.    By Sen. Taylor

Approving overtime pay for teachers

Education then Finance

 

SB42.    By Sen. Rucker

Reducing number of days required for certain educators to apply for full-time employment

Education then Finance

 

SB43.    By Sen. Rucker

Relating to administration of anesthetics

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB44.    By Sen. Taylor

Modifying ratio of children at family child care facilities

Health and Human Resources

 

SB45.    By Sen. Taylor

Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades under certain circumstances

Judiciary

 

SB46.    By Sen. Taylor

Allowing municipalities to complete work previously requested to DOH

Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

 

SB47.    By Sen. Taylor

Authorizing WVSSAC to promulgate legislative rules

Education

 

SB48.    By Sen. Taylor

Creating mobile training team for school safety

Education then Judiciary

 

SB49.    By Sen. Taylor

Prohibiting mandates for vaccines

Health and Human Resources

 

SB50.    By Sen. Taylor

Requiring municipal elections to be held on same day as statewide elections

Judiciary

 

SB51.    By Sen. Taylor

Removing rape and incest exception to obtain abortion in WV

Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

 

SB52.    By Sen. Woodrum

Relating to exemptions from excise taxes (FN)

Finance

 

SB53.    By Sen. Oliverio

Prohibiting schools from starting earlier than 7:45 am

Education

 

SB54.    By Sen. Oliverio

Requiring age-appropriate instruction on Holocaust in public schools

Education

 

SB55.    By Sen. Oliverio

Requiring DOH Commissioner to develop formula for allocating road funds among districts (FN)

Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

 

SB56.    By Sen. Oliverio

Increasing Homestead Property Tax Exemption for homeowners (FN)

Finance

 

SB57.    By Sen. Phillips

Establishing tax on production of electricity from wind and solar sources (FN)

Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance

 

SB58.    By Sen. Phillips

Permitting State Tax Division investigators carry concealed weapons

Judiciary

 

SB59.    By Sen. Phillips

Requiring user photo on EBT cards

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB60.    By Sen. Phillips

Establishing road or highway infrastructure improvement projects or coal production and processing facilities tax credit (FN)

Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

 

SB61.    By Sen. Woelfel

Providing cost-of-living adjustment for certain PERS and State Teachers Retirement System retirees (FN)

Pensions then Finance

 

SB62.    By Sen. Woelfel

Requiring investigative and assessment services in relation to child welfare

Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

 

SB63.    By Sen. Oliverio

Authorizing restitution to victims of securities fraud (FN)

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB64.    By Sen. Phillips

Prohibiting financial institutions from discriminating against firearms businesses

Banking and Insurance then Judiciary

 

SB65.    By Sen. Phillips

Relating to fire department recruitment and retention (FN)

Government Organization then Finance

 

SB66.    By Sen. Phillips

Providing exemption from state severance tax for coal sold to coal-fired power plants located in WV (FN)

Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance

 

SB67.    By Sen. Maynard

Allowing motor vehicle racing on county or municipal roads under certain circumstances (FN)

Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

 

SB68.    By Sen. Maynard

Limiting landowner liability when land is used for certain purposes

Judiciary

 

SB69.    By Sen. Maynard

Requiring parental notification of minors being prescribed contraceptives

Health and Human Resources

 

SB70.    By Sen. Maynard

Clarifying process for filling vacancies in Legislature

Judiciary

 

SB71.    By Sen. Maynard

WV Monument and Memorial Protection Act of 2025

Government Organization

 

SB72.    By Sen. Maynard

Requiring parental notification of school-based dispensaries of contraceptives to minors

Health and Human Resources

 

SB73.    By Sen. Woelfel

Clarifying that tenancy includes persons who reside in sober living home

Judiciary

 

SB74.    By Sen. Woelfel

Creating pilot program for recovery residences in Cabell County

Judiciary

 

SB75.    By Sen. Rucker

Changing distribution of income from excess lottery fund (FN)

Finance

 

SB76.    By Sen. Deeds

Increasing WV Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System accrued benefit for certain members (FN)

Pensions then Finance

 

SB77.    By Sen. Phillips

Providing all coal severance tax be provided to county that produced coal (FN)

Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance

 

SB78.    By Sen. Takubo

Providing tax credit to corporations for existing employer-provided child care facilities (FN)

Finance

 

SB79.    By Sen. Oliverio

Uniform Mortgage Modification Act (IB)

Judiciary

 

SB80.    By Sen. Rucker

Requiring moment of silence at beginning of each school day

Education then Judiciary

 

SB81.    By Sen. Rucker

Establishing criminal offense for crimes against public justice workers

Judiciary

 

SB82.    By Sen. Rucker

Establishing criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults

Judiciary

 

SB83.    By Sen. Rucker

Allowing Foster Care Ombudsman access to child protective records

Health and Human Resources

 

SB84.    By Sen. Rucker

Providing license for certified professional midwife

Health and Human Resources then Government Organization

 

SB85.    By Sen. Rucker

Prohibiting use or sale of abortifacients

Judiciary

 

SB86.    By Sen. Rucker

Creating Unmatched Medical Graduate Advisory Council

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB87.    By Sen. Rucker

Establishing WV Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program

Finance

 

SB88.    By Sen. Rucker

Requiring Fire Commission promulgate standards for propane tank installation in certain homes

Government Organization

 

SB89.    By Sen. Rucker

Creating alternative high-risk population public charter schools (FN)

Education then Finance

 

SB90.    By Sen. Rucker

Providing greater access to unused buildings for public charter schools

Education

 

SB91.    By Sen. Rucker

Requiring notice be sent to owners of record before real property can be sold due to nonpayment of taxes

Government Organization

 

SB92.    By Sen. Rucker

Glucagon for Schools Act

Health and Human Resources

 

SB93.    By Sen. Rucker

Creating E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB94.    By Sen. Rucker

Requiring course in public schools on human development

Education

 

SB95.    By Sen. Rucker

Allowing reimbursement for remote ultrasound procedures and fetal nonstress tests

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB96.    By Sen. Rucker

Exempting ad valorem property tax on property used for divine worship, educational, and charitable purposes (FN)

Finance

 

SB97.    By Sen. Rucker

WV Chemical Abortion Prohibition Act

Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

 

SB98.    By Sen. Rucker

Adding grievance and appellate procedures for individuals participating in DMV safety and treatment program (FN)

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB99.    By Sen. Clements

Return to WV Tax Credit Act (FN)

Finance

 

SB100.    By Sen. Barrett

Allowing members of State Police retirement system to use accrued leave as credit toward retirement

Pensions then Finance

 

SB101.    By Sen. Weld

Imposing deadlines for autopsies and autopsy reports

Health and Human Resources

 

SB102.    By Sen. Weld

Modifying form of certain deeds

Judiciary

 

SB103.    By Sen. Weld

Exempting certain records from public release

Military

 

SB104.    By Sen. Weld

Clarifying sheriff's compensation for collection of taxes

Government Organization

 

SB105.    By Sen. Weld

Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs

Pensions then Finance

 

SB106.    By Sen. Stuart

Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to assist with border security in Texas (FN)

Finance

 

SB107.    By Sen. Tarr

Relating to real property, tax, and registration requirements associated with carbon offset agreements (FN)

Natural Resources then Finance

 

SB108.    By Sen. Roberts

Relating to voluntary immunization in private schools

Health and Human Resources

 

SB109.    By Sen. Tarr

Neighborhood Assistance and Rejuvenation Compact Act (FN)

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health then Finance

 

SB110.    By Sen. Tarr

Creating Medicaid state plan amendment to provide cost sharing for certain populations

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB111.    By Sen. Woelfel

Requiring correctional facilities to provide free feminine hygiene products (FN)

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB112.    By Sen. Tarr

Prohibiting acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election

Judiciary

 

SB113.    By Sen. Clements

Modifying responsibility for reimbursement of training cost of certain law-enforcement employees

Finance

 

SB114.    By Sen. Clements

Requiring lending institutions to utilize DMV electronic lien system under certain circumstances

Transportation and Infrastructure

 

SB115.    By Sen. Takubo

Establishing tax credit for certain physicians who locate to practice in WV

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB116.    By Sen. Takubo

Increasing dental coverage limit for Medicaid enrollees (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB117.    By Sen. Takubo

Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies

Transportation and Infrastructure

 

SB118.    By Sen. Takubo

Creating Forensic Pathology Recruitment Program

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB119.    By Sen. Takubo

Stop the Bleed Act

Education

 

SB120.    By Sen. Takubo

Establishing and administering DNA identification system

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB121.    By Sen. Weld

Updating language and increasing penalties for indecent exposure

Judiciary

 

SB122.    By Sen. Clements

Establishing minimum student enrollment for school aid formula (FN)

Education then Finance

 

SB123.    By Sen. Clements

Permitting DOH Commissioner to realign spending within State Road Fund

Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

 

SB124.    By Sen. Barrett

Reducing statute of limitations on actions to recover on oral and written contracts

Judiciary

 

SB125.    By Sen. Chapman

Clarifying when magistrate vacancies shall be filled

Judiciary

 

SB126.    By Sen. Chapman

WV Volunteer State Defense Guard Act

Military then Finance

 

SB127.    By Sen. Tarr

Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB128.    By Sen. Tarr

Preventing courts from ordering services at higher rate than Medicaid

Judiciary

 

SB129.    By Sen. Tarr

Establishing Medicaid cost containment measures

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB130.    By Sen. Tarr

Prioritizing medical services for Medicaid beneficiaries in WV be delivered within state

Health and Human Resources

 

SB131.    By Sen. Tarr

Modifying prohibitions on illegal immigrants entering or residing in WV

Judiciary

 

SB132.    By Sen. Tarr

Relating to county economic opportunity development districts

Economic Development then Finance

 

SB133.    By Sen. Tarr

Prohibiting ranked choice voting in elections

Judiciary

 

SB134.    By Sen. Tarr

Prohibiting camping in public places

Judiciary

 

SB135.    By Sen. Tarr

Precluding Department of Agriculture from cancellation of certain leases

Agriculture

 

SB136.    By Sen. Weld

Modifying parole eligibility for person serving sentence for first degree murder

Judiciary

 

SB137.    By Sen. Hamilton

Requiring political action committee to disclose contributors' names and addresses to Secretary of State

Government Organization then Judiciary

 

SB138.    By Sen. Hamilton

Enhancing penalties for fleeing officer

Judiciary

 

SB139.    By Sen. Hamilton

Requiring one-year residency within district or county to fill vacancy in Legislature

Judiciary

 

SB140.    By Sen. Woodrum

Clarifying when excess funds accumulated by boards are to be transferred to General Revenue Fund

Finance

 

SB141.    By Sen. Woodrum

Authorizing DNR Director to enter into certain agreements with federal agencies

Natural Resources

 

SB142.    By Sen. Woodrum

Mountain Bike Responsibility Act

Natural Resources then Judiciary

 

SB143.    By Sen. Weld

Relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health then Judiciary

 

SB144.    By Sen. Weld

Relating to Military Incentive Program (FN)

Military then Finance

 

SB145.    By Sen. Weld

Relating to real property conveyed by land installment agreement

Judiciary

 

SB146.    By Sen. Weld

Providing for substantial deference to state school superintendent's interpretations of school laws

Judiciary

 

SB147.    By Sen. Weld

Establishing aggravated felony offense of reckless driving resulting in death

Judiciary

 

SB148.    By Sen. Weld

Clarifying provision of electricity on premises of US armed forces or WV National Guard does not constitute public service

Energy, Industry, and Mining then Economic Development

 

SB149.    By Sen. Weld

Exempting certain military veterans and their dependents from tuition

Military then Finance

 

SB150.    By Sen. Weld

Creating felony offense of cruelty to animals

Judiciary

 

SB151.    By Sen. Weld

Creating crime of assault on police dogs and other public safety animals

Judiciary

 

SB152.    By Sen. Weld

Providing waiver of fees for emergency responders disabled in line of duty for hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses (FN)

Natural Resources then Finance

 

SB153.    By Sen. Weld

Exempting certain persons from hunting, trapping, and fishing license fees (FN)

Natural Resources then Finance

 

SB154.    By Sen. Grady

Prohibiting public schools from requiring students to participate in sexual orientation instruction

Education then Judiciary

 

SB155.    By Sen. Woelfel

Establishing Summer Feeding for All Program

Education then Finance

 

SB156.    By Sen. Chapman

Providing diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations without cost sharing

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB157.    By Sen. Chapman

Providing pay raise for state road employees

Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

 

SB158.    By Sen. Chapman

Modifying eligibility requirements for serving as member of State Board of Education

Education then Judiciary

 

SB159.    By Sen. Chapman

Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients

Judiciary

 

SB160.    By Sen. Chapman

Providing Medicaid coverage for postpartum health care (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB161.    By Sen. Chapman

Providing water filtration equipment to residents whose water is deemed unsafe (FN)

Natural Resources then Finance

 

SB162.    By Sen. Chapman

Limiting cost of prescription medications for senior citizens

Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

 

SB163.    By Sen. Chapman

Including certain mental health disorders in existing public health programs

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health

 

SB164.    By Sen. Chapman

Clarifying parent and guardian access to minor child's medical records

Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

 

SB165.    By Sen. Chapman

Ensuring equal financial support to kinship parents and fictive kin

Health and Human Resources

 

SB166.    By Sen. Chapman

Requiring CPS to give parents written copy of their rights in certain circumstances

Judiciary

 

SB167.    By Sen. Chapman

Permitting care of patient by telemedicine across state lines

Health and Human Resources

 

SB168.    By Sen. Chapman

Prohibiting rent control

Government Organization

 

SB169.    By Sen. Chapman

Correlating Medicaid personal needs allowance with state poverty index

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB170.    By Sen. Chapman

Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act

Judiciary

 

SB171.    By Sen. Chapman

Requiring all state buildings provide private room for nursing or breastfeeding purposes (FN)

Government Organization then Finance

 

SB172.    By Sen. Chapman

Permitting retired teachers to substitute up to 180 days without penalty of losing retirement (FN)

Pensions then Finance

 

SB173.    By Sen. Chapman

Requiring hotels and public lodging establishments to provide human trafficking awareness training for employees

Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

 

SB174.    By Sen. Chapman

Clarifying what constitutes shelter for animals exposed to cold weather

Agriculture then Judiciary

 

SB175.    By Sen. Chapman

Prohibiting counties from double-taxing rental properties

Government Organization

 

SB176.    By Sen. Chapman

Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB177.    By Sen. Chapman

Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act

Health and Human Resources then Government Organization

 

SB178.    By Sen. Chapman

Imposing limit of three terms on elected public officials in state

Judiciary

 

SB179.    By Sen. Chapman

Granting school administrators ability to hold students back for 20 or more missed days

Education

 

SB180.    By Sen. Chapman

Relating to teaching and instructing world languages in public schools

Education

 

SB181.    By Sen. Chapman

Requiring payments to court-appointed attorneys be reimbursed or denied within 30 days of voucher submission

Judiciary

 

SB182.    By Sen. Chapman

Relating to EMT funding

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB183.    By Sen. Chapman

Providing tax deduction for medical payments (FN)

Finance

 

SB184.    By Sen. Chapman

Prohibiting pre-conviction forfeiture of someone merely accused of crime

Judiciary

 

SB185.    By Sen. Chapman

Relating to lab grown meat

Agriculture

 

SB186.    By Sen. Grady

Modifying witness fee and mileage rate paid by state to match federal court system (FN)

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB187.    By Sen. Grady

Providing bonuses to school personnel for unused personal days

Education then Finance

 

SB188.    By Sen. Deeds

Increasing penalty for voluntary manslaughter

Judiciary

 

SB189.    By Sen. Deeds

Allowing for testimony of spouses in criminal case

Judiciary

 

SB190.    By Sen. Deeds

Increasing retirement benefit multiplier of Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act (FN)

Pensions then Finance

 

SB191.    By Sen. Deeds

Modifying retirement and disability benefits for dependents of certain State Police retirees (FN)

Pensions then Finance

 

SB192.    By Sen. Deeds

Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs (FN)

Pensions then Finance

 

SB193.    By Sen. Deeds

Clarifying amount of deputy sheriff annual salary increase

Government Organization

 

SB194.    By Sen. Deeds

Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second-degree murder

Judiciary

 

SB195.    By Sen. Deeds

Providing reports to DMV on mental and physical disabilities for driver's license

Judiciary

 

SB196.    By Sen. Deeds

Increasing penalties for drug possession and updating list of offenses

Judiciary

 

SB197.    By Sen. Grady

Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate

Education

 

SB198.    By Sen. Grady

Prohibiting creation, production, distribution, or possession of artificially generated child pornography

Judiciary

 

SB199.    By Sen. Grady

Relating to elementary behavior intervention and safety

Education

 

SB200.    By Sen. Tarr

Placing limitations on concealed carry permit

Judiciary

 

SB201.    By Sen. Tarr

Anti-Racism Act of 2025 (FN)

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB202.    By Sen. Tarr

Establishing crime of sexual assault in fourth degree

Judiciary

 

SB203.    By Sen. Tarr

Making syringe exchange services programs unlawful

Health and Human Resources

 

SB204.    By Sen. Tarr

Making opioid treatment programs unlawful

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health then Health and Human Resources

 

SB205.    By Sen. Tarr

Prompt Payment Act of 2025

Finance

 

SB206.    By Sen. Tarr

Precluding Department of Agriculture from cancellation of certain leases

Agriculture

 

SB207.    By Sen. Tarr

Prohibiting certain funding and involvement or attendance of minors to drag shows

Judiciary

 

SB208.    By Sen. Tarr

Mountain Homes Act (FN)

Economic Development then Finance

 

SB209.    By Sen. Tarr

Creating WV Guardian Program (FN)

Education then Finance

 

SB210.    By Sen. Woelfel

Defining protections for election officials and election workers

Judiciary

 

SB211.    By Sen. Woelfel

Relating to procedure for citations issued by county litter control officer

Government Organization then Judiciary

 

SB212.    By Sen. Woelfel

Creating Critical Incident Review Team

Health and Human Resources

 

SB213.    By Sen. Tarr

Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB214.    By Sen. Woelfel

Creating homeless education coordinator in counties designated by state board as urban county

Education then Finance

 

SB215.    By Sen. Woelfel

Relating to registration as service worker for Bureau for Children and Families

Health and Human Resources

 

SB216.    By Sen. Woelfel

Providing medical examination transportation services for students who seek support after experiencing sexual violence

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB217.    By Sen. Woelfel

Authorizing child or child care tax credit. (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB218.    By Sen. Woelfel

Creating tax credit related to child care expenses (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB219.    By Sen. Woelfel

Amending penalty of simple possession of marijuana from misdemeanor crime to civil violation

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health then Judiciary

 

SB220.    By Sen. Woelfel

Authorizing child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention program and in-service training in child sexual abuse prevention

Education then Judiciary

 

SB221.    By Sen. Woelfel

Authorizing child or child care tax credit (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB222.    By Sen. Woelfel

Updating offenses of extortion and attempted extortion

Judiciary

 

SB223.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Establishing statewide health and safety fee for tourism and recreational activities by county commissions

Government Organization

 

SB224.    By Sen. Woodrum

Authorizing Division of Forestry director to contract and manage forest land

Natural Resources

 

SB225.    By Sen. Woodrum

Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers

Judiciary

 

SB226.    By Sen. Woodrum

Prohibiting ranked choice voting in any election held in WV

Judiciary

 

SB227.    By Sen. Woodrum

Authorizing Division of Forestry to administer certain exchange program (FN)

Natural Resources then Finance

 

SB228.    By Sen. Woodrum

Restricting driving in left lane of multi-lane highways in WV

Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary

 

SB229.    By Sen. Woodrum

WV Sexual Assault Survivors' Child Protection Act

Judiciary

 

SB230.    By Sen. Woodrum

Relating to DNA collection from those convicted of crimes

Judiciary

 

SB231.    By Sen. Woodrum

Clarifying when funds accumulated by boards may be transferred to General Revenue Fund

Finance

 

SB232.    By Sen. Woodrum

Repealing authority of Agriculture Commissioner to increase certain fees by rules or regulations

Agriculture

 

SB233.    By Sen. Woodrum

Establishing rebate for registration fees for hybrid vehicles (FN)

Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

 

SB234.    By Sen. Woodrum

Increasing value at which municipal property must be sold through public auction

Government Organization

 

SB235.    By Sen. Woodrum

Authorizing DMV to provide images of certain individuals to Secretary of State for voter identification

Judiciary

 

SB236.    By Sen. Woodrum

Distributing funds to volunteer fire departments in counties with excess levy or fees

Government Organization then Finance

 

SB237.    By Sen. Woodrum

Designating certain law-enforcement officers as special Natural Resources police officers

Natural Resources

 

SB238.    By Sen. Woodrum

Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board

Government Organization

 

SB239.    By Sen. Woodrum

Second Look Sentencing Act

Judiciary

 

SB240.    By Sen. Hamilton

Updating crime of sexual extortion

Judiciary

 

SB241.    By Sen. Hamilton

Exempting high tunnels and greenhouses from personal property taxes

Agriculture then Finance

 

SB242.    By Sen. Hamilton

Equipment Right to Repair Act

Agriculture then Judiciary

 

SB243.    By Sen. Hamilton

Requiring counties to register automated external defibrillators with Office of Emergency Medical Services

Government Organization then Judiciary

 

SB244.    By Sen. Grady

Creating WV Women's Bill of Rights

Judiciary

 

SB245.    By Sen. Grady

Hunger-Free Campus Act (FN)

Education then Finance

 

SB246.    By Sen. Stuart

Violent Crime Prevention Act

Judiciary

 

SB247.    By Sen. Stuart

Substance Abuse Intervention Act

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health then Judiciary

 

SB248.    By Sen. Stuart

Increasing availability of prescription non-opioid medications

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB249.    By Sen. Roberts

Expanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits (FN)

Workforce then Finance

 

SB250.    By Sen. Roberts

Providing religious exemptions to school attendance vaccine requirements

Health and Human Resources

 

SB251.    By Sen. Roberts

Requiring county boards ensure their meetings are open to public through in-person attendance and broadcast live on their websites (FN)

Education then Finance

 

SB252.    By Sen. Grady

Requiring coverage of home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain Medicaid recipients (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB253.    By Sen. Grady

Creating Chronic Weight Management Task Force

Health and Human Resources

 

SB254.    By Sen. Grady

Prohibiting digital manipulation of sexually explicit content including minors

Judiciary

 

SB255.    By Sen. Grady

Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities

Education

 

SB256.    By Sen. Grady

Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members

Education

 

SB257.    By Sen. Grady

Providing protection for property owner when someone visiting private cemetery causes damage to property

Judiciary

 

SB258.    By Sen. Grady

Allowing certain Teachers Retirement System members to apply accrued annual and sick leave toward increase in retirement benefits (FN)

Pensions then Finance

 

SB259.    By Sen. Stuart

Licensing sale of charitable raffles and boards to benefit volunteer fire departments

Government Organization then Finance

 

SB260.    By Sen. Rucker

Clarifying residency requirements for voter registration

Judiciary

 

SB261.    By Sen. Taylor

Reorganizing School Building Authority as School Maintenance Authority

Education then Finance

 

SB262.    By Sen. Chapman

Establishing insurance provisions requiring coverage for annual breast cancer screenings (FN)

Banking and Insurance then Finance

 

SB263.    By Sen. Chapman

Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession

Workforce then Judiciary

 

SB264.    By Sen. Stuart

Allowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty (FN)

Judiciary then Finance

 

SB265.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Transferring child welfare enforcement responsibilities to State Police (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB266.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Clarifying wind power projects taxation

Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance

 

SB267.    By Sen. Maynard

Providing for inactive status for CDL holders when not driving commercially

Transportation and Infrastructure

 

SB268.    By Sen. Maynard

Requiring parental notification of school-based dispensaries of contraceptives to minors

Health and Human Resources

 

SB269.    By Sen. Martin

Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers

Government Organization

 

SB270.    By Sen. Martin

Declaring sale and manufacture of firearms essential business during declared emergency

Judiciary

 

SB271.    By Sen. Martin

Natural Resources Anti-Commandeering Act

Energy, Industry, and Mining then Judiciary

 

SB272.    By Sen. Martin

Prohibiting discriminatory practices by financial institution or government entity against firearms manufacturers

Banking and Insurance then Judiciary

 

SB273.    By Sen. Martin

Preventing public water and sewer utilities from prohibiting customer from constructing, installing, or maintaining connection to public utility

Judiciary

 

SB274.    By Sen. Martin

Prohibiting parking fee for accessible parking space bearing international symbol of access (FN)

Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

 

SB275.    By Sen. Oliverio

Removing requirement school cooks or custodians have high school diploma or equivalent

Education

 

SB276.    By Sen. Azinger

Making adult cabaret performance criminal offense in certain circumstances

Judiciary

 

SB277.    By Sen. Azinger

Prohibiting teaching of divisive acts and critical race theory in public schools

Education

 

SB278.    By Sen. Azinger

Prohibiting obscene materials in or within 2,500 feet of WV schools

Judiciary

 

SB279.    By Sen. Azinger

Prohibiting gender transition surgeries, treatments, and therapies to minors

Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

 

SB280.    By Sen. Azinger

Displaying official US motto in public schools

Education

 

SB281.    By Sen. Tarr

Relating to real property, tax, and registration requirements associated with carbon offset agreements

Natural Resources then Finance

 

SB282.    By Sen. Grady

Modifying provisions for employment of retired teachers as substitutes in areas of critical need and shortage

Education

 

SB283.    By Sen. Grady

Expanding grade levels of personal finance course requirements needed for graduation

Education

 

SB284.    By Sen. Grady

Relating to county board of education member orientation and compensation

Education

 

SB285.    By Sen. Woelfel

Creating WV Guardian Program

Education then Finance

 

SB286.    By Sen. Chapman

Granting parents access to health records of minor child

Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

 

SB287.    By Sen. Azinger

Increasing protection for minors when victims of human trafficking

Judiciary

 

SB288.    By Sen. Tarr

Limiting liability of employers for persons whose criminal records are expunged

Judiciary

 

SB289.    By Sen. Rose

Revising requirements and process for compulsory immunization exemptions

Health and Human Resources

 

SB290.    By Sen. Woelfel

Establishing requirements for wildlife rehabilitation and providing wildlife rehabilitator permit

Natural Resources

 

SB291.    By Sen. Chapman

Extending time frame for pharmacies to register from annually to biennially

Health and Human Resources

 

SB292.    By Sen. Chapman

Allowing doula services be covered by Medicaid and PEIA (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB293.    By Sen. Azinger

Prohibiting distribution of pornographic material to minors

Judiciary

 

SB294.    By Sen. Azinger

Authorizing replacement of Robert C. Byrd statue with statue of George Washington (FN)

Government Organization then Finance

 

SB295.    By Sen. Rucker

Clarifying non-agricultural status of solar farms (FN)

Agriculture then Finance

 

SB296.    By Sen. Rucker

Requiring certain insurance companies provide coverage for non-stress fetal tests (FN)

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB297.    By Sen. Rucker

Requiring coverage for certain pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders in certain circumstances

Health and Human Resources then Finance

 

SB298.    By Sen. Clements

Relating to roadable aircraft on WV highways (FN)

Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

 

SB299.    By Sen. Rose

Modifying WV regulations on pubertal modulation, hormonal therapy, and gender reassignment

Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

 

SJR1.    By Sen. Oliverio

County Boundary Review Amendment

Judiciary then Finance

 

SJR2.    By Sen. Roberts

Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment

Judiciary then Finance

 

SJR3.    By Sen. Woelfel

Cannabis Legalization Amendment

Judiciary then Finance

 

SJR4.    By Sen. Tarr

Protection of Right to Bear Arms Amendment

Judiciary then Finance

 

SJR5.    By Sen. Chapman

Bi-annual Legislative Session Amendment

Judiciary then Finance

 

SCR3.    By Sen. Martin

US Army Warrant Officer Joseph Rose III Memorial Bridge

 

 

SCR4.    By Sen. Martin

Amending Joint Rules of Senate and House of Delegates

 

 

SR4.    By Sen. Smith (Mr. President)

Recognizing public service of Frances Jones on Mineral County Day at Legislature