Standing Committee on the Judiciary - Agenda

03/06/2026, 9:00 A.M.

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes

IV. Reports from Subcommittees No Bills

V. Markup and Passage

SB473 - Creating felony offense of using electronic devices to threaten violence.

SB556 - Modifying priority of insurance coverage for drivers of certain vehicles provided by entities.

SB796 - Relating to distribution of West Virginia reports.

VI. Committee Hearing

Com Sub for SB185 - Allowing appointment of more than one chief deputy by sheriff.

SB459 - Ensuring meaningful contact between child and stepsiblings.

Com Sub for SB558 - Relating to school bus safety violations by vehicle operators.

SB643 - Discontinuing WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program.

Com Sub for SB670 - Adopting Uniform Protected Series Act.

SB794 - Relating to appeals of orders or decrees of adoption.

SB944 - Expanding categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws.

Com Sub for SB947 - Providing birth certificate copies to homeless individuals under 18.

Com Sub for SB1026 - Increasing criminal penalties and fines for disturbing religious worship.

VII. Agency Review No Bills

VIII. Miscellaneous Business

IX. Adjournment