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Senate President Randy E. Smith Names Senator Patricia Rucker Assistant Majority Leader, Chairman of Committee on School Choice

CHARLESTON – Senate President Randy E. Smith (R-Preston) today announced that Senator Patricia Puertas Rucker (R-Jefferson) has been named Assistant Majority Leader.

“Going into a new session, I knew that I wanted a strong leadership team that would be able to guide us through whatever challenges come our way,” Senate President Smith said. “Senator Rucker’s years of service and experience combined with her expertise in critical policy areas like education make her a natural fit for a role that gives her even more of an opportunity to be a leader.”

As Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Rucker will work with Senate leadership and individual members to prepare and execute their legislative agenda and will assist Senate Majority Leader Patrick Martin (R-Lewis) with floor activities when needed.

“I am honored and happy to do what I can to ensure the West Virginia Senate represents and serves the great people of West Virginia,” Senator Rucker said.

In addition to her new role, Senator Rucker also has been named Chairman of the Committee on School Choice. This committee will focus on the needs of children and families in West Virginia who are pursing educational options outside of the traditional public school environment, including homeschools, microschools, public charter schools, and private and parochial schools.

Senator Rucker also serves on the Agriculture, Government Organization, Health and Human Resources, Judiciary, Rules, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. She previously served as the Chairman of the Committee on Government Organization and the Committee on Education.

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Senate President Randy E. Smith Names Senator Tom Willis Chairman of Committee on the Judiciary

Senate President Randy E. Smith (R-Preston) has named Senator Tom Willis (R-Berkeley) Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary. The appointment is effective immediately.

“Judiciary is one of our busiest and most important committees, and I knew that I needed a strong, reliable leader to fill that role,” Senate President Smith said. “His extensive knowledge and background made him a natural fit. I am honored that he was willing to step up and take on this challenge, and I am confident he’s dedicated to making the lives of West Virginians and their families better.”

Senator Willis previously served as the Vice Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary. He also serves as a member of the Government Organization, Health and Human Resources, Interstate Cooperation, Military, and Pensions committees. He was elected to the Senate in 2024. He is an attorney in private practice and a Lieutenant Colonel in the West Virginia National Guard.

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Statement from Senate President Randy E. Smith on Death of U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom

“Like all West Virginians, I was heartbroken to learn about the death of U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who was so violently killed while serving her country in Washington, D.C. Sarah embodied the very best of what it means to be a citizen-soldier: selfless, courageous, and unwavering in the call to protect others.

The thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt gratitude of a grateful state and nation are with Sarah’s family today and in the difficult days ahead. Her legacy of service will never be forgotten.

May God bless Spc. Beckstrom, may God comfort her family, and may God continue to watch over the brave members of the West Virginia National Guard who stand ready to answer the call at home and abroad.”

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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Statement from Senate President Randy E. Smith on the Passing of Walt Helmick

“Walt was a dynamic public servant who spent his entire career dedicated to serving the people of West Virginia and his beloved Pocahontas County. Whether as a Senator, the state’s Commissioner of Agriculture, or as a Pocahontas County Commissioner, he served with a heart toward doing the best for West Virginia. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Rita, and their family during this time of mourning.”

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Statement on Behalf of Senate President Randy E. Smith on passing of Justice Tim Armstead

“I was so saddened today to hear of the passing of my friend, Justice Tim Armstead. When I was first elected to the House of Delegates, he set an example of honesty, integrity, faith and service that was second to none. He was an example of leadership with grace, a man who had a deep faith in God, and loved his family with all of his heart. All who were blessed to call him a friend and colleague are better people because of him. My heart is with his family during their time of grief, and I pray they find comfort in our Lord’s arms.” – Senate President Randy E. Smith (R-Preston)

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Senate President Randy E. Smith Committed to Improving State’s Roads and Highways

CHARLESTON – Senate President Randy E. Smith, R-Preston, affirmed his commitment to ensure that the Legislature continues to dedicate adequate funding to maintain our state’s highways, bridges, and secondary roads.

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a series of reforms for the Department of Transportation this week focused on reducing the agency’s administrative and new construction costs and shifting the focus to maintenance of existing roads and highways.

“I commend the Governor for addressing the longstanding problems that have plagued the DOH with a plan that cuts bureaucracy and puts money where it belongs – directly into the roads,” Senate President Smith said. “A safe and reliable transportation infrastructure is critical to West Virginia families and essential for our businesses, and the Senate will continue to prioritize improving the conditions of our roads.”

Senate President Smith also praised the Governor’s pledge to offer more transparency and accountability with the Department’s spending and projects.

“We devote hundreds of millions of dollars every year to our roads, and it can be a little frustrating to us and to the people of West Virginia when they don’t feel like they see any of that money being put to good use,” Senate President Smith said. “Being able to go online and get this information quickly will allow us to prove that the taxpayers are being respected and we are managing those transportation dollars responsibly.”

To view a list of bridges and roads that are set to be repaired for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year, visit https://transportation.wv.gov/Pages/WVDOT-Projects.aspx.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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Statement from Senate President Randy Smith on Passing of Former Delegate Doug Skaff

“I was shocked to hear the terrible news of the loss of Doug Skaff this evening. I had the honor of serving with Doug in the House of Delegates and while we may have been on opposite sides of the aisle — and often on opposite sides of an issue — he always treated me with kindness and respect and with the spirit of wanting to find the best solution for West Virginia. He was a hard worker, a good friend, and an amazing father to his three sons. We will all be keeping his family in our prayers while they deal with this unthinkable tragedy.”

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

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Senate Calendar and Committee Schedule for Saturday, April 12, 2025

Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 60th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

SENATE CALENDAR

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure (451M)

  • Naming Resolutions

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Friday, April 11, 2025 (352 – 207 Senate; 145 House)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Friday, April 11, 2025 (169 – 69 Senate; 100 House)

  • SB 1: Requiring utility work and road paving coordination (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 8: Providing additional sites and devices for newborn safe surrender (Signed, 03-26)
  • SB 10: Exempting certain meat processes from consumers sales and service tax (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 22: Applying penalties for nonpayment of royalties under terms of oil and natural gas leases (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 35: Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 75: Changing distribution of income from excess lottery fund (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 138: Enhancing penalties for fleeing officer (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 158: Modifying eligibility requirements for serving as member of State Board of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 198: Prohibiting creation, production, distribution, or possession of artificially generated child pornography (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 199: Relating to elementary behavior intervention and safety (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 240: Updating crime of sexual extortion (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 257: Providing protection for property owner when someone visiting private cemetery causes damage to property (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 267: Extending time for renewal and restoration of commercial driver’s licenses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 270: Declaring sale and manufacture of firearms essential business during declared emergency (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 282: Modifying provisions for employment of retired teachers as substitutes in areas of critical need and shortage (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 283: Expanding grade levels of personal finance course requirements needed for graduation (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 291: Extending time frame for pharmacies to register from annually to biennially (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 325: Department of Health rule relating to general provisions of Medical Cannabis Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 336: Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 358: Authorizing Department of Transportation to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-20)
  • SB 369: Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules (Vetoed, 04-01; Amended and Repassed, 04-04)
  • SB 443: Authorizing Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of Examiners to conduct criminal background checks for licensing (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 449: Permitting compressed air and rimfire shooting teams in public schools (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 456: Defining “men” and “women” (Signed, 03-12)
  • SB 458: Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act of 2025 (Signed, 04-07)
  • SB 459: Requiring county planning commission members be state residents (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 462: Permitting Board of Occupational Therapy to require criminal history record checks (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 464: Creating license plate for recipients of Medal of Valor (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 485: Exempting West Virginia Secretary of State from competitive bidding process (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 486: Clarifying eligibility requirements to vote in WV elections (Signed, 03-26)
  • SB 487: Removing ineligible voters from active voter rolls (Signed, 03-25)
  • SB 490: Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in elections in West Virginia (Signed, 03-18)
  • SB 492: Removing outdated provisions governing political committees (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 496: Removing reflexology and other energy-based work from definition of “massage therapy” (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 500: Transferring audits of volunteer fire departments to Legislative Auditor (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 522: Clarifying procedure for administrative dissolution of limited liability companies by Secretary of State (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 525: Clarifying procedure for administrative dissolution of nonprofit corporations by Secretary of State (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 537: Establishing WV Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 538: Allowing certain entities to purchase qualifying tax-delinquent properties before they are offered at public auction (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 561: Relating to Uniform Special Deposits Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 565: Relating generally to practice of optometry (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 573: Relating to restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 615: Eliminating accelerated tax payment requirements (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 617: Discouraging gang activity (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 621: Authorizing digital court records (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 627: Removing prohibition against leasing state-owned pore spaces underlying lands designated as state parks (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 650: Relating to full-time interventionists (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 652: Expanding cardiac arrest provisions to be applicable to elementary schools (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 677: Increasing fees charged by Commissioner of Securities for each offering (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 715: Relating to personally identifiable information of member, retirant, beneficiary, or alternate payee of retirement system (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 716: Relating to failure to pay required contributions and interest payments for certain retirees who transfer between retirement systems (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 722: Creating WV Short Line Railroad Modernization Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 734: Repealing section creating A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 736: Relating to publication of registered lobbyist information (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 738: Terminating Employee Suggestion Award Board (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 746: Allowing State Board of Education to delegate its Medicaid provider status to public charter schools (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 747: Relating to Real Estate License Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 794: Authorizing DOH to erect warning signs (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 800: Relating to insurance holding company systems (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 810: Clarifying requirements for administration of anesthesia and chronic pain practice by certain licensed nurses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • SB 823: Clarifying and separating duties between Division of Emergency Management and DEP (Signed, 04-08)
  • SB 828: Clarifying requirements for persons employed by Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation include contracted vendor staff (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 833: Excluding pharmaceutical medication from prior authorization gold card process (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 844: Exempting non-native quail and partridge from game farm requirement if owned for agricultural purposes (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 861: Updating references to reflect consolidation of Information Services and Communications Division into Office of Technology (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 862: Repealing antiquated language related to Voluntary Gilding Dome Check-Off Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 863: Removing reference to Information Services and Communications Division (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 876: Terminating certain requirements for Tax Commissioner to submit reports, publish information, and provide notice (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 883: Providing director of WV Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training discretion and authority in certain appointments (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2002: Establishing One Stop Shop Permitting Process (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2003: Prohibiting Cell phones in class (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2008: Executive Branch Reorganization (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2009: Relating to the merging and reorganizing of the executive branch (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2011: To supplement, amend, and increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2025 (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2013: Transfer of employees to classified exempt service (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2024: Updating the meaning certain terms used in West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-24)
  • HB 2025: Updating terms in the Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-24)
  • HB 2026: Budget Bill (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2042: Relating to allowing a guardian ad litem to request the appointment of a court appointed special advocate (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2043: Relating to use of dog and/or drones for tracking or locating mortally wounded deer, elk, turkey, wild boar or bear (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2053: Relating to including the United States Space Force in the definition armed forces (Signed, 03-21)
  • HB 2067: West Virginia Firearms Liability Clarification Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2120: Relating to forms and disclosures to the Ethics Commission (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2123: Modifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2129: Creating the Parents Bill of Rights (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2152: Prompt Payment Act of 2025 (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2157: Provide one trip temporary vehicle permits to be purchased and printed online (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2165: Allowing disabled purple heart recipients park free at municipal metered parking spaces (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2167: Relating to public charter schools code provisions (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2172: Relating to adding an athletic trainer to the Board of Physical Therapy (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2217: Relating to penalties for conspiracy to commit murder (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2222: Relating to authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-26)
  • HB 2233: Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2267: Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2331: Relating to authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2354: Banning certain products from food in West Virginia (Signed, 03-24)
  • HB 2360: Clarifying the victims of crimes against law-enforcement officers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2387: To repeal the class A1 Pistol stamp for hunting (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 2397: Prevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authority (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2399: Relating to the taxation of managed timber (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2411: To provide and change graduation requirements and change duties relating to academic content standards (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2434: Relating to establishing the Stop Squatters Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2441: To make those who fail drug test ineligible for unemployment (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2444: Relating to limiting financial records of limited video lottery permittees that are subject to examination by Lottery Commission (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2484: Clarifying the probationary period for paid municipal firefighters (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2491: Relating to conditions on holding online raffles (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2499: Training course for principals in public schools; informing teachers of their rights and protections; IEP format (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2513: Enhancing training requirements for county boards of education members (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2516: To repeal antiquated and inoperative portions of code (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 2528: To permit students in Christian schools at the elementary and middle school level to participate in county level sport tournaments (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2548: Clarifying duties of state superintendent regarding rule implementation (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2576: NIL Protection Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2595: Non Profit Athletics Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2709: Permitting a voter with a change of address to vote in his or her new precinct without having to cast a provisional ballot (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2711: Relating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trusts (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2742: Relating to creating limited waiver from certificate of public convenience and necessity requirement for certain water or sewer services projects (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2752: Relating to motorcycle safety (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2761: Relating generally to magistrate courts (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2773: Higher Ed Rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2802: Relating to in-service training credits for law-enforcement officers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2836: Relating to wild animal rehabilitation permits (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2866: Relating to fees and charges for municipality provided fire services (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2867: Relating to Small Estates (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2871: Relating to the crime of negligent homicide (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2889: To permit a fairness hearing exemption to the registration requirements of the Uniform Securities Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2897: Permitting the Legislative Auditor to conduct periodic performance and financial audits of the West Virginia Department of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2943: Administration of the West Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2960: Allowing the Division of Highways to contract out snow removal to private companies on secondary roads in Monongalia and Preston counties (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2963: To ensure that the survivor of a merger, reorganization, purchase, or assumption of liabilities of a bank chartered by West Virginia is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2964: Amending residency requirements for regional airport boards (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3012: Relating to Lottery Money Distribution (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3014: Relating generally to liability of hospital police (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3024: Guaranteed course transfer bill (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3030: Administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3336: Well Plugging methods (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3338: Allow child witness testify remotely in situations deemed traumatic by judge (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3342: Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3080: Military Spouse hiring preference (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3089: Mandate the use of WV DMV electronic lien and title system for certain entities and persons (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3133: Permitting counties and municipalities to enter into memoranda of understanding for demolition of dilapidated structures (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3144: Wireless Infrastructure and Facilities Siting and Co-location (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3156: Create exemption for Legislature for reporting requirements in Shared Services Section (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3157: Relating to shortened procedure for road condition claims (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3179: Funding for failing public utilities (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3187: Relating to the West Virginia Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3192: To repeal obsolete, conflicting or inoperative provisions of code that pertain to higher education (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 3274: Relating to reports of circuit court proceedings (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3275: Update timing for appeals (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3313: Providing more opportunities for high school students in community colleges (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3347: Supplemental Appropriation – Administration – Diamond Bldg. (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3350: Supplemental Appropriation – DCR – Corrections – 0608 (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3358: Supplemental Appropriation – FBGR – DHHR (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3361: Supplemental Appropriation: Health, Birth to Three (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3363: Supplemental Appropriation – Public Defender (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3365: Supplemental Appropriation – HLTH – Birth to Three (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3366: Supplemental Appropriation – FEDA – HLTH – OIG (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3367: Supplemental Appropriation – SAPR – DNR (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3368: Supplemental Appropriation – Administration – Lease Rental Payment (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3370: Supplemental Appropriation – FEDA – HMSV – Summer EBT (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3372: Supplemental Appropriation – FEDA – Veterans (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3373: To extend and revise the sunset provision in the Tourism Development Act to December 31, 2030 (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3389: Exclude the Department of Tourism as a Governmental agency (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3424: Removing language regarding short term loans being provided to released inmates for costs related to reentry into the community (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3434: Relating to the controlled substance schedules and to clean-up errors identified in the code sections (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3440: Relating generally to removing and repealing obsolete provisions under the purview of the State Treasurer’s Office (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3444: Relating to inflammation of the eyes of newborns (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3456: Relating to the powers and duties of the Commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation regarding Stevens Correctional Center (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3504: Relating to protecting critical infrastructure; and defining terms (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3515: Relating to appointment of officers of the West Virginia State Police (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3522: Supplemental Appropriation to Arts, Culture and History (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

Bills Vetoed by the Governor as of Friday, April 11, 2025 (1 – 1 Senate)

  • SB 369: Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules (Vetoed, 04-01; Amended and Repassed, 04-04)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on X for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here: https://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

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Senate Calendar and Committee Schedule for Friday, April 11, 2025

Friday, April 11, 2025 – 59th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

SENATE CALENDAR

Scheduled Committee Meetings

There are no committee meetings currently scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025.

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Thursday, April 10, 2025 (264 – 207 Senate; 105 House)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, April 10, 2025 (131 – 54 Senate; 76 House)

  • SB 8: Providing additional sites and devices for newborn safe surrender (Signed, 03-26)
  • SB 10: Exempting certain meat processes from consumers sales and service tax (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 22: Applying penalties for nonpayment of royalties under terms of oil and natural gas leases (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 138: Enhancing penalties for fleeing officer (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 198: Prohibiting creation, production, distribution, or possession of artificially generated child pornography (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 199: Relating to elementary behavior intervention and safety (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 240: Updating crime of sexual extortion (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 257: Providing protection for property owner when someone visiting private cemetery causes damage to property (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 267: Extending time for renewal and restoration of commercial driver’s licenses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 270: Declaring sale and manufacture of firearms essential business during declared emergency (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 282: Modifying provisions for employment of retired teachers as substitutes in areas of critical need and shortage (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 283: Expanding grade levels of personal finance course requirements needed for graduation (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 291: Extending time frame for pharmacies to register from annually to biennially (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 336: Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 358: Authorizing Department of Transportation to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-20)
  • SB 369: Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules (Vetoed, 04-01; Amended and Repassed, 04-04)
  • SB 443: Authorizing Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of Examiners to conduct criminal background checks for licensing (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 456: Defining “men” and “women” (Signed, 03-12)
  • SB 458: Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act of 2025 (Signed, 04-07)
  • SB 459: Requiring county planning commission members be state residents (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 462: Permitting Board of Occupational Therapy to require criminal history record checks (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 464: Creating license plate for recipients of Medal of Valor (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 485: Exempting West Virginia Secretary of State from competitive bidding process (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 486: Clarifying eligibility requirements to vote in WV elections (Signed, 03-26)
  • SB 487: Removing ineligible voters from active voter rolls (Signed, 03-25)
  • SB 490: Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in elections in West Virginia (Signed, 03-18)
  • SB 492: Removing outdated provisions governing political committees (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 496: Removing reflexology and other energy-based work from definition of “massage therapy” (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 500: Transferring audits of volunteer fire departments to Legislative Auditor (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 522: Clarifying procedure for administrative dissolution of limited liability companies by Secretary of State (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 525: Clarifying procedure for administrative dissolution of nonprofit corporations by Secretary of State (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 537: Establishing WV Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 538: Allowing certain entities to purchase qualifying tax-delinquent properties before they are offered at public auction (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 565: Relating generally to practice of optometry (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 573: Relating to restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 615: Eliminating accelerated tax payment requirements (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 617: Discouraging gang activity (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 621: Authorizing digital court records (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 627: Removing prohibition against leasing state-owned pore spaces underlying lands designated as state parks (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 650: Relating to full-time interventionists (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 715: Relating to personally identifiable information of member, retirant, beneficiary, or alternate payee of retirement system (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 716: Relating to failure to pay required contributions and interest payments for certain retirees who transfer between retirement systems (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 734: Repealing section creating A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 736: Relating to publication of registered lobbyist information (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 738: Terminating Employee Suggestion Award Board (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 746: Allowing State Board of Education to delegate its Medicaid provider status to public charter schools (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 810: Clarifying requirements for administration of anesthesia and chronic pain practice by certain licensed nurses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by Governor)
  • SB 823: Clarifying and separating duties between Division of Emergency Management and DEP (Signed, 04-08)
  • SB 828: Clarifying requirements for persons employed by Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation include contracted vendor staff (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 844: Exempting non-native quail and partridge from game farm requirement if owned for agricultural purposes (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 861: Updating references to reflect consolidation of Information Services and Communications Division into Office of Technology (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 862: Repealing antiquated language related to Voluntary Gilding Dome Check-Off Program (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 863: Removing reference to Information Services and Communications Division (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • SB 876: Terminating certain requirements for Tax Commissioner to submit reports, publish information, and provide notice (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2002: Establishing One Stop Shop Permitting Process (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2003: Prohibiting Cell phones in class (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2013: Transfer of employees to classified exempt service (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2024: Updating the meaning certain terms used in West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-24)
  • HB 2025: Updating terms in the Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-24)
  • HB 2042: Relating to allowing a guardian ad litem to request the appointment of a court appointed special advocate (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2043: Relating to use of dog and/or drones for tracking or locating mortally wounded deer, elk, turkey, wild boar or bear (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2053: Relating to including the United States Space Force in the definition armed forces (Signed, 03-21)
  • HB 2067: West Virginia Firearms Liability Clarification Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2123: Modifying the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2129: Creating the Parents Bill of Rights (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2152: Prompt Payment Act of 2025 (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2157: Provide one trip temporary vehicle permits to be purchased and printed online (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2165: Allowing disabled purple heart recipients park free at municipal metered parking spaces (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2172: Relating to adding an athletic trainer to the Board of Physical Therapy (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2217: Relating to penalties for conspiracy to commit murder (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2222: Relating to authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-26)
  • HB 2233: Authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2331: Relating to authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2354: Banning certain products from food in West Virginia (Signed, 03-24)
  • HB 2360: Clarifying the victims of crimes against law-enforcement officers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2387: To repeal the class A1 Pistol stamp for hunting (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 2397: Prevent immediate family members from acting in a fiduciary capacity for the same governmental authority (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2399: Relating to the taxation of managed timber (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2441: To make those who fail drug test ineligible for unemployment (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2444: Relating to limiting financial records of limited video lottery permittees that are subject to examination by Lottery Commission (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2484: Clarifying the probationary period for paid municipal firefighters (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2491: Relating to conditions on holding online raffles (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2499: Training course for principals in public schools; informing teachers of their rights and protections; IEP format (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2513: Enhancing training requirements for county boards of education members (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2516: To repeal antiquated and inoperative portions of code (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 2548: Clarifying duties of state superintendent regarding rule implementation (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2576: NIL Protection Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2595: Non Profit Athletics Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2709: Permitting a voter with a change of address to vote in his or her new precinct without having to cast a provisional ballot (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2711: Relating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trusts (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2752: Relating to motorcycle safety (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2761: Relating generally to magistrate courts (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2773: Higher Ed Rules (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2866: Relating to fees and charges for municipality provided fire services (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2867: Relating to Small Estates (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2889: To permit a fairness hearing exemption to the registration requirements of the Uniform Securities Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2897: Permitting the Legislative Auditor to conduct periodic performance and financial audits of the West Virginia Department of Education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2943: Administration of the West Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 2964: Amending residency requirements for regional airport boards (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3012: Relating to Lottery Money Distribution (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3024: Guaranteed course transfer bill (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3030: Administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3342: Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3080: Military Spouse hiring preference (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3089: Mandate the use of WV DMV electronic lien and title system for certain entities and persons (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3133: Permitting counties and municipalities to enter into memoranda of understanding for demolition of dilapidated structures (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3144: Wireless Infrastructure and Facilities Siting and Co-location (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3156: Create exemption for Legislature for reporting requirements in Shared Services Section (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3157: Relating to shortened procedure for road condition claims (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3179: Funding for failing public utilities (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3187: Relating to the West Virginia Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3192: To repeal obsolete, conflicting or inoperative provisions of code that pertain to higher education (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 3274: Relating to reports of circuit court proceedings (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3275: Update timing for appeals (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3313: Providing more opportunities for high school students in community colleges (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3347: Supplemental Appropriation – Administration – Diamond Bldg. (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3350: Supplemental Appropriation – DCR – Corrections – 0608 (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3358: Supplemental Appropriation – FBGR – DHHR (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3361: Supplemental Appropriation: Health, Birth to Three (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3363: Supplemental Appropriation – Public Defender (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3365: Supplemental Appropriation – HLTH – Birth to Three (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3366: Supplemental Appropriation – FEDA – HLTH – OIG (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3367: Supplemental Appropriation – SAPR – DNR (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3368: Supplemental Appropriation – Administration – Lease Rental Payment (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3370: Supplemental Appropriation – FEDA – HMSV – Summer EBT (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3372: Supplemental Appropriation – FEDA – Veterans (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3389: Exclude the Department of Tourism as a Governmental agency (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3444: Relating to inflammation of the eyes of newborns (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3456: Relating to the powers and duties of the Commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation regarding Stevens Correctional Center (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3515: Relating to appointment of officers of the West Virginia State Police (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
  • HB 3522: Supplemental Appropriation to Arts, Culture and History (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, April 10, 2025 (37 – 14 Senate; 23 House)

  • SCR 1: Adopting Joint Rules of Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 01-08)
  • SCR 2: Authorizing payment of joint expenses (Adopted, 01-08)
  • SCR 3: US Army Warrant Officer Joseph Rose III Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-04)
  • SCR 4: Amending Joint Rules of Senate and House of Delegates (Adopted, 02-12)
  • SCR 5: U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Robert Milford Payne Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-04)
  • SCR 6: US Army Major Jerome Lee Workman Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-03)
  • SCR 8: U.S. Army Sergeant Dennis Charles Hurley Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-04)
  • SCR 9: Becker Brothers, Eugene and Kermit Becker Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-03)
  • SCR 10: Donald Lucas and Ronald Lucas Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-04)
  • SCR 15: Opposing China’s use of UN Resolution 2758 against Taiwan (Adopted, 03-19)
  • SCR 16: US Army SPC Johnny Long Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-03)
  • SCR 17: US Marine Corps PVT Arlie Haught Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-03)
  • SCR 19: US Army ST4 Gregory Kent Stephens Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-04)
  • SCR 20: Recognizing and commending NCSL on its 50th anniversary (Adopted, 03-18)
  • HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to open and publish election returns (Adopted, 01-08)
  • HCR 2: Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor (Adopted, 01-08)
  • HCR 3: Providing for an adjournment of the Legislature until February 12, 2025 (Adopted, 01-08)
  • HCR 4: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-12)
  • HCR 8: PFC Lester E. Maynard Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-03)
  • HCR 9: Robert S. Pomeroy Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-02)
  • HCR 10: Donald Lucas & Ronald Lucas Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-02)
  • HCR 15: US Marines PFC Delbert Carles Roles Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-03)
  • HCR 27: BG Edmund “Frank” Roleff, WVNG Memorial Road (Adopted, 04-02)
  • HCR 31: U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Quewanncoll “Que” Stephens, Sr. Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-03)
  • HCR 34: U. S. Merchant Marine Joseph Ward Teter Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-03)
  • HCR 37: CPT Ray Leslie Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-02)
  • HCR 43: Ray William “Mutt” Sherman Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-04)
  • HCR 44: U.S. Army Corporal Charles W. Wolfe Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-02)
  • HCR 46: U.S. Army SP4 Ronald Gene Sypolt Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-02)
  • HCR 49: Resolution relating to use of industrial sites and the potential impacts on downstream facilities (Adopted, 03-03)
  • HCR 51: U.S. Army PFC Roy Lee Hill Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-02)
  • HCR 62: U.S. Army PFC Henry James Miller Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-02)
  • HCR 78: Urging the Commissioner of Highways to prioritize completion of I-73, the King Coal Highway (Adopted, 03-31)
  • HCR 85: U.S. Army Corporal Lavern “Mousey” Testerman Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 04-02)
  • HCR 88: Honoring First Responders Honor Board’s Medal of Valor Nominees (Adopted, 04-03)
  • HCR 91: U.S. Army Sergeant Major Charles Grant Hoke Memorial Road (Adopted, 04-02)
  • HCR 96: Urging West Virginia’s members of Congress to ask the President not to cut funding for the Local Food in Schools and Child Care nutrition (Adopted, 04-09)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Thursday, April 10, 2025 (26 – 17 Senate; 9 House)

  • SB 8: Providing additional sites and devices for newborn safe surrender (Signed, 03-26)
  • SB 138: Enhancing penalties for fleeing officer (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 240: Updating crime of sexual extortion (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 283: Expanding grade levels of personal finance course requirements needed for graduation (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 291: Extending time frame for pharmacies to register from annually to biennially (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 336: Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 358: Authorizing Department of Transportation to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-20)
  • SB 443: Authorizing Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of Examiners to conduct criminal background checks for licensing (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 456: Defining “men” and “women” (Signed, 03-12)
  • SB 458: Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act of 2025 (Signed, 04-07)
  • SB 462: Permitting Board of Occupational Therapy to require criminal history record checks (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 486: Clarifying eligibility requirements to vote in WV elections (Signed, 03-26)
  • SB 487: Removing ineligible voters from active voter rolls (Signed, 03-25)
  • SB 490: Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in elections in West Virginia (Signed, 03-18)
  • SB 492: Removing outdated provisions governing political committees (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 621: Authorizing digital court records (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 823: Clarifying and separating duties between Division of Emergency Management and DEP (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 2024: Updating the meaning certain terms used in West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-24)
  • HB 2025: Updating terms in the Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-24)
  • HB 2043: Relating to use of dog and/or drones for tracking or locating mortally wounded deer, elk, turkey, wild boar or bear (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 2053: Relating to including the United States Space Force in the definition armed forces (Signed, 03-21)
  • HB 2222: Relating to authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-26)
  • HB 2354: Banning certain products from food in West Virginia (Signed, 03-24)
  • HB 2387: To repeal the class A1 Pistol stamp for hunting (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 2516: To repeal antiquated and inoperative portions of code (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 3192: To repeal obsolete, conflicting or inoperative provisions of code that pertain to higher education (Signed, 04-08)

Bills Vetoed by the Governor as of Thursday, April 10, 2025 (1 – 1 Senate)

  • SB 369: Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules (Vetoed, 04-01; Amended and Repassed, 04-04)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on X for updates.

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Senate Calendar and Committee Schedule for Thursday, April 10, 2025

Thursday, April 10, 2025 – 58th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

SENATE CALENDAR

Scheduled Committee Meetings

There are no committee meetings currently scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025.

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Judiciary

  • Eng. HB 3434: Relating to the controlled substance schedules and to clean-up errors identified in the code sections
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3338: Allow child witness testify remotely in situations deemed traumatic by judge
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 2802: Relating to in-service training credits for law-enforcement officers
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3016: Photo voter ID
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 2511: Relating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2054: Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2961: To amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2451: To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3336: Well Plugging methods
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 3503: Relating to regulation by counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions of commercial horticulture under the Water Pollution Control Act
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 3504: Relating to protecting critical infrastructure; and defining terms
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2710: Truth in Giving
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 3513: Relating to standards of liability and insurance requirements in certain civil actions
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3167: To require hair follicle drug testing of parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect of a minor
  • Bill laid over
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2066: Creating a crime for the destruction of first responder equipment
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 3162: Providing that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia survive the death of the party
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2634: To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2816: Relating to clarifying secondary sources are not the law and public policy of West Virginia in certain instances
  • Bill laid over
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3294: Enacting the Bank Protections for Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation Act
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3014: Relating generally to liability of hospital police
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 2347: Relating generally to the creation of mental hygiene regions by the Supreme Court of Appeals
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3164: Requiring registered sex offenders pay annual fee
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Finance

  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2121: Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2349: To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2718: Relating to creating a State Advisory Council on Establishing a Military College
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3517: Relating generally to fiscal emergencies of local governments
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2836: Relating to wild animal rehabilitation permits
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 3424: Removing language regarding short term loans being provided to released inmates for costs related to reentry into the community
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3111: To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2267: Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 2575: Relating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2351: Relating to compensation for panel attorneys
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3174: Requiring municipalities take actions when potential customers apply for water and sewer service
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3209: To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3297: Establishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3344: Relating to the establishment of a grant program to fund the United States Food and Drug Administration’s drug development trials with ibogaine
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Government Organization

  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3181: Allow all law enforcement officers to purchase gun upon retirement
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 3263: Relating to providing notification of utility service disruption to its’ customers
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 2358: Relating to postmortem examinations
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 3411: Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
  • Eng. HB 3412: Relating to exemptions from disclosure of certain records; and exempting the legislative branch if it adopts its own rules
  • Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Banking and Insurance

  • Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2963: To ensure that the survivor of a merger, reorganization, purchase, or assumption of liabilities of a bank chartered by West Virginia is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
  • Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (264 – 207 Senate; 57 House)

Completed Legislation

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (26 – 17 Senate; 9 House)

  • SB 8: Providing additional sites and devices for newborn safe surrender (Signed, 03-26)
  • SB 138: Enhancing penalties for fleeing officer (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 240: Updating crime of sexual extortion (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 283: Expanding grade levels of personal finance course requirements needed for graduation (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 291: Extending time frame for pharmacies to register from annually to biennially (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 336: Authorizing Department of Homeland Security to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 358: Authorizing Department of Transportation to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-20)
  • SB 443: Authorizing Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of Examiners to conduct criminal background checks for licensing (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 456: Defining “men” and “women” (Signed, 03-12)
  • SB 458: Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act of 2025 (Signed, 04-07)
  • SB 462: Permitting Board of Occupational Therapy to require criminal history record checks (Signed, 03-24)
  • SB 486: Clarifying eligibility requirements to vote in WV elections (Signed, 03-26)
  • SB 487: Removing ineligible voters from active voter rolls (Signed, 03-25)
  • SB 490: Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in elections in West Virginia (Signed, 03-18)
  • SB 492: Removing outdated provisions governing political committees (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 621: Authorizing digital court records (Signed, 04-01)
  • SB 823: Clarifying and separating duties between Division of Emergency Management and DEP (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 2024: Updating the meaning certain terms used in West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-24)
  • HB 2025: Updating terms in the Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-24)
  • HB 2043: Relating to use of dog and/or drones for tracking or locating mortally wounded deer, elk, turkey, wild boar or bear (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 2053: Relating to including the United States Space Force in the definition armed forces (Signed, 03-21)
  • HB 2222: Relating to authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules (Signed, 03-26)
  • HB 2354: Banning certain products from food in West Virginia (Signed, 03-24)
  • HB 2387: To repeal the class A1 Pistol stamp for hunting (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 2516: To repeal antiquated and inoperative portions of code (Signed, 04-08)
  • HB 3192: To repeal obsolete, conflicting or inoperative provisions of code that pertain to higher education (Signed, 04-08)

Bills Vetoed by the Governor as of Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (1 – 1 Senate)

  • SB 369: Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules (Vetoed, 04-01; Amended and Repassed, 04-04)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on X for updates.

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