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HR 23

Establishing House of Delegates interim dates.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Hanshaw

HR 23 establishes interim meeting schedules for West Virginia's House of Delegates to conduct legislative work between regular sessions.

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Bill Summary · HR 23

Legislative bill overview

HR 23 establishes interim meeting dates for West Virginia's House of Delegates between regular legislative sessions. The bill sets a procedural framework for when delegates can convene outside the standard session schedule to conduct legislative business, committee work, and constituent services.

Why is this important

Interim dates allow legislatures to remain functional year-round, enabling committees to study complex issues, draft bills, and address urgent matters without waiting for the next regular session. This affects the pace of legislative activity and the ability of delegates to respond to emerging constituent needs or crises between formal sessions.

Potential points of contention

  • Session length and cost: More frequent interim meetings increase operational expenses, travel costs for delegates, and staff resources—raising questions about fiscal efficiency versus legislative responsiveness
  • Executive branch oversight: Expanded interim authority could strengthen or weaken the legislature's ability to monitor executive agencies depending on how meeting authority is structured
  • Rural delegate participation: Travel requirements and time commitments for interim dates may disproportionately burden delegates from remote districts, potentially affecting representation equity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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