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Some bills introduced Jan. 27

Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 27. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted.

SB 624, to create the West Virginia Black Lung Program and granting entitlement for pain and suffering from the disease. Sens. Bob Beach, D-Monongalia, Roman Prezioso, D-Marion, Randy Smith, R-Tucker, co-sponsors.

HB 4547, to provide a tax credit to someone who donates a vehicle to a qualified organization to provide to a low-income person for work transportation. Delegate Terri Sypolt, R-Preston, sole sponsor.

HB 4554, to limit the co-=pay for insulin to $100 for a 30-day supply. Delegates Mike Caputo, Michael Angelucci, Linda Longstreth, all D-Marion, Danielle Walker, D-Monongalia, co-sponsors.

HJR 109, from the speaker, to declare that no court in the state has the power to stop an impeachment proceeding or impeachment trial.  

The full lists can be found here, here and here.