MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 15. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted.
Government
Senate committee advances bill to prohibit ranked-choice voting
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Government Organization Committee took a swipe at ranked-choice voting on Thursday, advancing a bill to prohibit the practice in local government elections. SB 593 is the […]
House adopts two resolutions condemning, prohibiting euthanasia
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates held an extended debate on the topic of euthanasia on Thursday, advancing two resolutions on the topic. Delegate Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock, authored both resolutions. […]
A sampling of bills introduced Wednesday, Feb. 14
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Wednesday, Feb. 14. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted.
Senate OKs bill to change Randall Reid-Smith’s job title, and bills on abortion, zoning and more
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate enthusiastically passed a bill on Wednesday to elevate the state Culture and History curator to cabinet secretary. It also moved bills concerning abortion, pregnancy, zoning […]
Senate Judiciary OKs House resolution to forbid non-citizen voting in the state
MORGANTOWN – A House resolution for a proposed constitutional amendment prohibiting non-citizen voting in local elections took another step forward on Wednesday, with Senate Judiciary approving an amended version of […]
House, Senate committees advance AI child porn bills
MORGANTOWN – Legislators advanced several bills to combat “deep fake” child porn on Wednesday. The House Artificial Intelligence Committee approved HB 5516 to criminalize the use of deep fake images […]
Additional tax bills coming for nearly 2,700 parcels in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — Due to a “clerical error” in Charleston, additional property tax bills will be issued for nearly 2,700 parcels tied to oil and natural gas production in Monongalia County. […]
Senate proposal expands work requirements for SNAP benefits for adults without dependents
CHARLESTON — Senators are advancing a bill that would expand requirements for work or employment training for able-bodied adults without dependents for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The […]
A sampling of bills introduced Tuesday, Feb. 13
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Tuesday, Feb. 13. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted. This was the last day to introduce bills in the House but […]
