House Passes Two Major Bills
Charleston – Today, the West Virginia House of Delegates passed two bills that are a part of the major agenda items for the first session of the 82nd Legislature.
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West Virginia Senate to Designate February 10 As Drug Court Day
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Senate will honor the state’s Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts with a resolution on the Senate floor designating February 10 as Drug Court Day.
West Virginia Senate Passes Comparative Fault Reform
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Senate today passed HB 2002, a bill relating to setting the limits on fault when multiple defendants are involved.
Delegate Caputo Fights for Mine Safety
CHARLESTON— As a miner, labor representative and legislator, Delegate Mike Caputo (D-Marion) said he is shocked by coal-industry supported legislation to loosen mine health and safety laws. ”This is an example of a radical agenda being pursued in order to benefit big business without any regard for worker safety,” said Caputo, who is a WV AFL-CIO Vice President and United Mine Workers of America District 31 international vice president. “I am truly astounded that just five years after the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster that took 29 coal miners’ lives, that anyone would be considering removing safety provisions intended to protect West Virginia miners in the event of a fire.
Kessler Calls For a Day of Action
CHARLESTON, W.V. – Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler (D-Marshall) is urging all West Virginians to come to the State Capitol as a show support for West Virginia’s working men and women and building contractors. Minority Leader Kessler made his plea from the senate floor following an attempt to kill SB 361, the bill to repeal West Virginia’s prevailing wage law.
West Virginia Women’s Caucus Emphasizes the Importance of Following Sexual Assault Reporting Protocol
Charleston, W. Va. – In light of recent events, the West Virginia Women’s Caucus seeks to emphasize the importance of quickly and effectively reporting cases of sexual assault and abuse. Sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes, yet causes immense trauma in the life of a victim, especially for a child. It is important that a victim of this crime be cared for and actions be taken to prevent further occurrences.
Delegate Howell Introduces H.B. 2425 “Graduating Good Citizens Bill”
CHARLESTON, W.Va.–Delegate Gary Howell (R-Mineral) has introduced, the “Graduating Good Citizens Bill” (HB 2425) in the West Virginia House of Delegates on January 21, 2015 in the first session of the 82nd Legislature.
Statement from House Education Chairwoman, Amanda Pasdon
“I look forward to listening to citizens and stakeholders express their views at this evening’s hearing on public charter schools. This proposed legislation will simply allow our local school systems to have the freedom to implement public charter schools.
House Democratic Leader Tim Miley Asks Republican Speaker for Facts and Data to Support Claims that Repealing Legislation Will Save Coal Jobs
On Friday, House Minority Leader Tim Miley (D-Harrison) delivered a letter to newly elected House Speaker Tim Armstead (R-Kanawha) requesting an Economic Impact Statement on H.B. 2001, Repeal the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act.
House Passes Economic Impact Statement
Acting decisively on the first day of the 82nd Legislature, the House of Delegates adopted an economic impact statement rule. This rule creates a process to allow economists to provide key economic information to delegates before they vote on specific legislation.