SB737 - Eliminating tax exemption of state-owned real property

4 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the exemption from taxation of state-owned real property within the counties.

SB352 - Modifying Unborn Child Protection Act

17 Co-Sponsors

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.

SB844 - Redesignating Educational Broadcasting Authority as Educational Broadcasting Commission

1 Co-Sponsor

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.

SB804 - Authorizing Director of DNR to enter into certain agreements with federal agencies

2 Co-Sponsors

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.

SR9 - Recognizing January 23, 2024, as Mountaineer Therapy Dogs' Day at Legislature

1 Co-Sponsor

SB723 - Creating Unmatched Medical Graduate Advisory Council

1 Co-Sponsor

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.

SB185 - Providing number of state troopers in counties be based on 2020 Census

3 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to provide that troops shall be allocated to counties by the superintendent based on the 2020 Census.

SR10 - Commemorating 78th Southern Legislative Conference of Council of State Governments Southern Office

34 Co-Sponsors

SB545 - Creating E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory

6 Co-Sponsors

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.

SB216 - Extending time that prescription for spectacles remains valid

3 Co-Sponsors

SB484 - Extending in-state tuition rates to all members, veterans and spouses of National Guard, Reserves and armed forces

2 Co-Sponsors

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.

SB222 - Exempting WV veterans from certain fees and charges at state parks

7 Co-Sponsors

SB557 - Relating to compensation for firefighters required to work holidays

7 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to establish time off or rate of pay for firefighters who are required to work during holidays.

SB589 - Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System

4 Co-Sponsors

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.

SB451 - Directing Prosecuting Attorneys Institute to make training available to certain new prosecuting attorneys

16 Co-Sponsors

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.