This law needs passed more than ever! There should be stiffer penalties in place for DUI causing death! This bill could help save someones life!

I dont know the people wanting this bill  but I think anyone who is impaired and kills someone innocent deserves to serve time. They shouldn't get out on "good behavior" nor should they get out on any type of program. They need to spend their time because the victims families have to suffer every single day so why should they get off without having to serve time..

I am writing in support of HB 5345. This bill would provide more predictable payments to childcare providers, help keep childcare programs financially stable, and protect enrollment-based payments in state law in case federal policies change in the future.

I know bills are mostly still in committees, but have opinions on some education bills. HB5249- this is a no brainer.  Money should NEVER have been going to out of state schools with the voucher program.  This shows there are not enough guardrails on this voucher program. HB 4817- charter school startup fund.  Between this and the vouchers, there is not going to be money left for public schools.  Public schools keep getting defunded in favor of private schools and homeschooling.  We need to fix and improve our public schools.  So I hope you vote in favor of the public schools. SB 388- when it comes to the house, I hope you vote to keep separation of church and state and keep the Bible out of classrooms.  

As a former homeschooling parent and a licensed psychologist, I strongly support this bill. While homeschooling can be a positive and effective educational choice for many families, I have also witnessed situations where it has been misused — sometimes to avoid truancy accountability, to lower expectations for children, or to circumvent involvement from schools and child protective services. Recent tragedies here in West Virginia have only deepened my belief that thoughtful oversight is necessary to help protect vulnerable children. Reasonable safeguards are not about limiting parental rights; they are about ensuring that every child is safe, supported, and given a real opportunity to succeed. This is not a criticism of responsible homeschooling families who are deeply committed to their children’s education and well-being. Rather, it is an acknowledgment that without appropriate structure and accountability, some children can fall through the cracks. I support stronger protections because the well-being of children must come first.

What happened to Baylee Bower was a tragedy in Boone County. I sign this today, after the pathetic sentencing of Destiny Lester. This needs to be mandatory for all counties in the state. The judge also needs to reconsider his ruling. If he cannot follow the 3-15 year sentence, he needs to follow one that doubles the sentence. The sentencing in Raleigh County should be enough to pass this law.

Three years ago, I was finishing my last year of college.

In what feels like a blink of an eye, three years have passed. Life moved forward. Seasons changed. Milestones happened.

For Baylea, time stopped.

Under current West Virginia law, the minimum sentence for DUI resulting in death is three years.

Three years.

No one who takes a life because they chose to drive impaired should view three years as a brief chapter that “went by fast.”

When a family receives a lifetime sentence of loss, accountability should reflect that permanence.

That is why “Baylea’s Law” matters.

This would be amazing for staff. We could hire more mothers and then get reliable staff due to their childcare needs being met.

I support HB 5479 because transparency and accountability are essential to public trust. Law enforcement officers exercise significant authority, and the public has a right to know who is exercising that authority. Allowing officers to conceal their identity with masks or by covering badge numbers makes accountability difficult and weakens confidence in the system.

This bill does not undermine law enforcement — it supports professionalism and protects both citizens and officers who serve honorably. Clear identification helps build trust between West Virginians and those sworn to protect them.

I agree to this bill.