HB5157 - Relating to contingent increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals

11 Co-Sponsors

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).

HB5391 - Creating the False Claims Act

11 Co-Sponsors

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.

HB5382 - 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.

5 Co-Sponsors

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.

HB5397 - Establish online charitable raffle

10 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to create online charitable raffles.

HB5390 - Modifying the crime of fraud

11 Co-Sponsors

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.

HB5239 - Require all recovery residences to be registered with the state

7 Co-Sponsors

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.

HB5259 - To promote the security of West Virginia motorists to account for increased costs of property damages, healthcare, and inflation.

11 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to increase required minimum insurance coverages as proof of financial responsibility.

HB4781 - To fund repairs and renovations for the West Virginia Children’s Home in Randolph County.

11 Co-Sponsors

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.

HB4949 - 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.

11 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to modify local permitting deadlines for local governing bodies or planning commissions.

HCR48 - November 7th to be designated annually as “Pastor Appreciation Day”

94 Co-Sponsors