SB568 - Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism

18 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to change the focus from truancy and unexcused absences to a multi-tiered system of support and all absences, both excused and unexcused; limit the number of parental excuses that can be accepted each school year as documentation that an absence is excused; require county attendance director and assistant to ensure the implementation of MTSS interventions; recognize that the existing definition of "neglected child" includes failure to supply necessary education; refer to existing school personnel reporting requirement applicable in certain cases pertaining to child neglect; and make referral for the development of a diversion program in truancy offense matters discretionary.

SB354 - Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority

7 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority Commission comprised of the economic development agencies of McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wayne counties.

SB171 - Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations

10 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit county commissions from adopting any ordinance, rule, license requirement, or other authorization that exceeds state law, rule, or regulation regarding agricultural operations. The bill revokes any ordinance, rule, or regulation previously adopted by county commissions regarding agricultural operations. The bill prohibits county commissions from adopting any ordinance, rule, regulation, or other authorization that applies to use of federal or state pesticides, herbicides, or insecticides. The bill prohibits county commissions from adopting ordinances that regulate dwellings or other buildings on agricultural land or operations; requiring appointment of at-large member on county enforcement agency to have background or knowledge of agricultural operations.

SB590 - Political Subdivision Labor Regulatory Limitation Act

1 Co-Sponsor

The purpose of this bill is to create the Local Government Labor Regulatory Limitation Act. The bill prohibits political subdivisions from enacting any ordinance, regulation, local policy, local resolution or other legal requirements regulating certain areas of the employer-employee relationship. The bill sets forth prohibited areas of regulation. The bill identifies exceptions. The bill sets forth a purpose, defines terms, and provides for private causes of action.

SB217 - Authorizing state and subdivisions to negotiate price for construction when all bids received exceed maximum budget

3 Co-Sponsors

SCR24 - Recognizing First Responders Honor Board's nominees for Medal of Valor

34 Co-Sponsors

Recognizing First Responders Honor Board's nominees of Medal of Honor

SR2 - Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Donna J. Boley

33 Co-Sponsors

SB154 - Increasing penalties for drug possession and updating list of offenses

13 Co-Sponsors

SB688 - Authorizing director of Division of Forestry to contract and manage forest land

4 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the director of the Division of Forestry to enter into contracts for management of state forests and wooded areas for the purposes of preventing forest fires. This is a new section; therefore, underscoring and

SB601 - Creating WV Women's Bill of Rights

17 Co-Sponsors

The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Women's Bill of Rights.