HB4214 - Relating to hiring new West Virginia State Police Officers

2 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to provide additional salary and sign on incentive benefits to members of the state police.

HB4776 - Relating to adding elementary schools into school disciplinary measures

11 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to include elementary schools in the school disciplinary section as amended during the 2023 Regular Session of the Legislature.

HB4720 - Tuition and fee exemptions for service-connected Disabled Veterans and their dependents.

6 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to provide a waiver of tuition and fees at state institutions of higher education and community and technical colleges for military veterans, their spouses, and dependents, when that veteran has a service-related disability of 50 percent or greater.

HB4190 - Relating to the establishment of an alert system for missing cognitively impaired persons

3 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to establish an alert system for missing cognitively impaired persons. The bill provides for the use of video image recording devices for search purposes during a Purple Alert. The bill provides for legislative findings. The bill sets forth criteria for the activation of a Purple Alert. The bill provides for notice and broadcasting of a Purple Alert. Finally, the bill provides immunity for individuals providing information pursuant to a Purple Alert in good faith.

HB4726 - Creating a liaison program with the federal Department of Veterans Affairs Transition Assistance Program

3 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to create a liaison program with the federal Department of Veterans Affairs Transition Assistance Program in order to actively inform separating and retiring active component service members of the many incentives in relocating to West Virginia upon their conclusion of active service.

HB4714 - Add licensure requirement on substance use disorder inpatient provider facilities

2 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to establish licensing requirements required for inpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities.

HB4716 - Require Substance Use Disorder inpatient providers to offer patients transportation to certain places upon discharge

2 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to require substance use disorder inpatient providers to provide transportation to their patients. The bill prohibits certain marketing or partnering with other states. Finally, the bill requires approval for limitation of eligibility.

HB4684 - Relating generally to mental health treatment

1 Co-Sponsor

The purpose of this bill is to clarify the duties and responsibilities of mental health professionals in West Virginia. The bill provides for a physician, psychologist, licensed professional counselor, licensed independent social worker, advanced nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or law enforcement officer to make an application for involuntary hospitalization. Finally, the bill provides for the Department of Health and Human Resources to provide transportation for individuals who require involuntary hospitalization.

HB4715 - Develop a licensure process for recovery residences or other residential settings that present as a location where substance use disorder recovery can be facilitated

2 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to create a licensure procedure for residential Substance Use Disorder service programs. The bill defines terms; establishes licensure application process for substance use disorder service programs; 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.

HCR24 - To create a study resolution to examine the school aid formula.

11 Co-Sponsors