This Week in the House of Delegates
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The second week of the regular legislative session has concluded, with members of the House of Delegates continuing to introduce and discuss bills each day.
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This Week in the House of Delegates
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates wrapped up the first full week of the regular legislative session having already accumulated a bigger economic development win for the state than most Legislatures have claimed in the entirety of their 60 days.
House Completes Action on WV Industrial Advancement Act
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly approved the West Virginia Industrial Advancement Act Tuesday, Jan. 11, sending it to the Executive for action and completing the state’s obligations necessary to secure a proposed business investment that would be the largest project the state has ever seen.
House Passes Historic Single-Member District Bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the first time in West Virginia’s 158-year history, members of the Republican-led West Virginia House of Delegates adopted a measure that would establish 100 single-member Delegate districts through the process of decennial redistricting.
Lawmakers Review Cacapon State Park Progress, Upgrades
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Legislature’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Subcommittee stepped outside their usual meeting rooms in Charleston recently for an on-site visit to Cacapon Resort State Park near Berkeley Springs.
House Redistricting Committee to Meet September 30
The House Redistricting Committee will have an organizational meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021, in the House Chamber.
House Creates Food Insecurity Workgroup
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, has announced the formation of a workgroup dedicated to utilizing every tool at West Virginia’s disposal to help reduce hunger throughout the state.
House Creates Coal Community Workgroup
HARLESTON, W.Va. — House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, and House Minority Leader Doug Skaff, D-Kanawha, have announced the creation of an informal workgroup dedicated to developing proposals to help revitalize West Virginia’s communities.
House of Delegates Reinstates Full Access
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates has reinstated all public access granted prior to COVID concerns and Gov. Jim Justice’s March 18, 2020 announcement limiting access to the Capitol Complex.
House of Delegates Ushers in Budget Compromise, Adjourns After Successful Session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates adjourned Saturday, April 10 at midnight having completed 281 bills, 78 of which have already been signed into law.