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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Oct. 8, 2024 WV SB 2028 Authorizes Development of an Opioid Treatment Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 18)
Oct. 8, 2024 WV SB 2028 Authorizes Development of an Opioid Treatment Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 2)
Oct. 8, 2024 WV HB 227 Amends Funding Application Procedures for Public Charter Schools in West Virginia Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
Oct. 8, 2024 WV SB 2031 Appropriates Funding to the School Building Authority and School Construction Fund Bill Passed - House (68 - 22)
Oct. 8, 2024 WV HB 227 Amends Funding Application Procedures for Public Charter Schools in West Virginia Bill Passed - House (74 - 17)
Oct. 6, 2024 WV SB 2031 Appropriates Funding to the School Building Authority and School Construction Fund Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
Sept. 30, 2024 WV HB 201 Amends Appropriations to the State Department of Education Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 4399 Authorizes Criminal Record Expungement for Dismissed Charges Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 1)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 679 Amends Cannabis Oversight Under the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 26)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 568 Reduces Chronic Student Absenteeism Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 1)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 146 Establishes a State Task Force on Adult Education Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 4)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 631 Prohibits Municipalities from Disconnecting Water Service for Nonpayment of Stormwater Fees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 3)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 4399 Authorizes Criminal Record Expungement for Dismissed Charges Conference Report Adopted - House (94 - 4)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 614 Amends and Increases Student Discipline Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 568 Reduces Chronic Student Absenteeism Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 681 Repeals 10-Year Work Requirement for Members of the Army or Air National Guard Who Receive State Tuition Funding (88 - 7)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 681 Repeals 10-Year Work Requirement for Members of the Army or Air National Guard Who Receive State Tuition Funding (88 - 7)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
March 8, 2024 WV HB 5520 Reduces the Age of Competency for Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings from 14 to 13 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 2)
March 8, 2024 WV HB 5514 Increases Annual Training Requirements for County Boards of Education Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 9)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 675 Establishes an Accreditation Deadline for Convention and Visitors Bureaus Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 578 Amends and Clarifies Property Ownership Terms in the State's Burglary Crime Law Bill Passed - House (84 - 11)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 614 Amends and Increases Student Discipline Policies Bill Passed - House (82 - 14)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 866 Specifies and Designates the State Treasurer as the Chairperson of the West Virginia Investment Management Board Bill Passed - House (95 - 2)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 152 Requires the Phrase "In God We Trust" be Displayed in Public Schools and College Classrooms Bill Passed - House (86 - 10)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 551 Amends Requirements for Service Fees in Business Improvement Districts Bill Passed - House (85 - 12)
March 8, 2024 WV HB 5257 Authorizes State Appeals Court to Set Pay Scales for Employees Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 667 Authorizes Physician Assistants to Provide Certain Medical Services When Licensed Bill Passed - House (92 - 3)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 727 Amends the Process for County Boards of Education to Hire Aides, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, and Secretaries Bill Passed - House (61 - 34)
March 7, 2024 WV SB 844 Amends Regulations Regarding the Educational Broadcasting Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
March 7, 2024 WV SB 155 Establishes the Violent Crime Prevention Act Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
March 7, 2024 WV SB 690 Establishes a State Agritourism Commission Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
March 6, 2024 WV SB 844 Amends Regulations Regarding the Educational Broadcasting Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 11)
March 6, 2024 WV SB 675 Establishes an Accreditation Deadline for Convention and Visitors Bureaus Bill Passed - House (79 - 15)
March 6, 2024 WV SB 477 Prohibits Sharing Health Care Workers' Personal Information on the Internet Bill Passed - House (93 - 2)
March 6, 2024 WV SB 477 Prohibits Sharing Health Care Workers' Personal Information on the Internet Bill Passed - House (93 - 2)
Feb. 28, 2024 WV SB 866 Specifies and Designates the State Treasurer as the Chairperson of the West Virginia Investment Management Board Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
Feb. 28, 2024 WV SB 618 Authorizes Division of Forestry to Administer a Carbon Exchange Programs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 5)
Feb. 26, 2024 WV SB 725 Specifies Conditions for Pretrial Release and Maximum Bail Amount that can be Set Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
Feb. 26, 2024 WV SB 468 Amends Required Education Course to Include Human Growth and Development Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
Feb. 23, 2024 WV SB 167 Establishes a Statewide Health and Safety Fee Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
Feb. 23, 2024 WV SB 712 Reduces the Minimum Age for State Police Cadets from 21 to 18 Years Old Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Feb. 21, 2024 WV SB 727 Amends the Process for County Boards of Education to Hire Aides, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, and Secretaries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
Feb. 21, 2024 WV HB 4299 Authorizes Teachers to Conceal Carry Bill Passed - House (89 - 11)
Feb. 16, 2024 WV HB 4654 Authorizes Schools, Libraries, and Museums to be Criminally Liable for Distribution of Obscene Materials to Minors Bill Passed - House (85 - 12)
Feb. 8, 2024 WV HB 4851 Authorizes Armed School Security Bill Passed - House (89 - 11)
Feb. 5, 2024 WV SB 539 Establishes a Cold Case Database of Evidence and Records in the State Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Jan. 31, 2024 WV HB 4252 Establishes a Framework by Which Canadian Domestic Violence Orders can be Recognized and Enforced by Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
Jan. 31, 2024 WV SB 474 Establishes a Critical Incident Review Team in the Department of Human Services to Review Cases that Result in Death Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
Jan. 31, 2024 WV HB 4776 Increases Student Discipline Policies for State Educators Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
Jan. 23, 2024 WV SB 152 Requires the Phrase "In God We Trust" be Displayed in Public Schools and College Classrooms Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
Jan. 23, 2024 WV SB 280 Authorizes Intelligent Design to be Taught in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
Date No. Title Outcome
10/08 SB 2028 Authorizes Development of an Opioid Treatment Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 18)
10/08 SB 2028 Authorizes Development of an Opioid Treatment Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 2)
10/08 HB 227 Amends Funding Application Procedures for Public Charter Schools in West Virginia Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
10/08 SB 2031 Appropriates Funding to the School Building Authority and School Construction Fund Bill Passed - House (68 - 22)
10/08 HB 227 Amends Funding Application Procedures for Public Charter Schools in West Virginia Bill Passed - House (74 - 17)
10/06 SB 2031 Appropriates Funding to the School Building Authority and School Construction Fund Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
9/30 HB 201 Amends Appropriations to the State Department of Education Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
3/09 HB 4399 Authorizes Criminal Record Expungement for Dismissed Charges Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 1)
3/09 SB 679 Amends Cannabis Oversight Under the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 26)
3/09 SB 568 Reduces Chronic Student Absenteeism Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 1)
3/09 SB 146 Establishes a State Task Force on Adult Education Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 4)
3/09 SB 631 Prohibits Municipalities from Disconnecting Water Service for Nonpayment of Stormwater Fees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 3)
3/09 HB 4399 Authorizes Criminal Record Expungement for Dismissed Charges Conference Report Adopted - House (94 - 4)
3/09 SB 614 Amends and Increases Student Discipline Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
3/09 HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29)
3/09 HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29)
3/09 SB 568 Reduces Chronic Student Absenteeism Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
3/09 SB 681 Repeals 10-Year Work Requirement for Members of the Army or Air National Guard Who Receive State Tuition Funding (88 - 7)
3/09 SB 681 Repeals 10-Year Work Requirement for Members of the Army or Air National Guard Who Receive State Tuition Funding (88 - 7)
3/09 HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
3/09 HB 5105 Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
3/08 HB 5520 Reduces the Age of Competency for Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings from 14 to 13 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 2)
3/08 HB 5514 Increases Annual Training Requirements for County Boards of Education Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 9)
3/08 SB 675 Establishes an Accreditation Deadline for Convention and Visitors Bureaus Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
3/08 SB 578 Amends and Clarifies Property Ownership Terms in the State's Burglary Crime Law Bill Passed - House (84 - 11)
3/08 SB 614 Amends and Increases Student Discipline Policies Bill Passed - House (82 - 14)
3/08 SB 866 Specifies and Designates the State Treasurer as the Chairperson of the West Virginia Investment Management Board Bill Passed - House (95 - 2)
3/08 SB 152 Requires the Phrase "In God We Trust" be Displayed in Public Schools and College Classrooms Bill Passed - House (86 - 10)
3/08 SB 551 Amends Requirements for Service Fees in Business Improvement Districts Bill Passed - House (85 - 12)
3/08 HB 5257 Authorizes State Appeals Court to Set Pay Scales for Employees Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
3/08 SB 667 Authorizes Physician Assistants to Provide Certain Medical Services When Licensed Bill Passed - House (92 - 3)
3/08 SB 727 Amends the Process for County Boards of Education to Hire Aides, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, and Secretaries Bill Passed - House (61 - 34)
3/07 SB 844 Amends Regulations Regarding the Educational Broadcasting Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
3/07 SB 155 Establishes the Violent Crime Prevention Act Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
3/07 SB 690 Establishes a State Agritourism Commission Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
3/06 SB 844 Amends Regulations Regarding the Educational Broadcasting Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 11)
3/06 SB 675 Establishes an Accreditation Deadline for Convention and Visitors Bureaus Bill Passed - House (79 - 15)
3/06 SB 477 Prohibits Sharing Health Care Workers' Personal Information on the Internet Bill Passed - House (93 - 2)
3/06 SB 477 Prohibits Sharing Health Care Workers' Personal Information on the Internet Bill Passed - House (93 - 2)
2/28 SB 866 Specifies and Designates the State Treasurer as the Chairperson of the West Virginia Investment Management Board Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
2/28 SB 618 Authorizes Division of Forestry to Administer a Carbon Exchange Programs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 5)
2/26 SB 725 Specifies Conditions for Pretrial Release and Maximum Bail Amount that can be Set Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
2/26 SB 468 Amends Required Education Course to Include Human Growth and Development Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
2/23 SB 167 Establishes a Statewide Health and Safety Fee Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
2/23 SB 712 Reduces the Minimum Age for State Police Cadets from 21 to 18 Years Old Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
2/21 SB 727 Amends the Process for County Boards of Education to Hire Aides, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, and Secretaries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
2/21 HB 4299 Authorizes Teachers to Conceal Carry Bill Passed - House (89 - 11)
2/16 HB 4654 Authorizes Schools, Libraries, and Museums to be Criminally Liable for Distribution of Obscene Materials to Minors Bill Passed - House (85 - 12)
2/08 HB 4851 Authorizes Armed School Security Bill Passed - House (89 - 11)
2/05 SB 539 Establishes a Cold Case Database of Evidence and Records in the State Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
1/31 HB 4252 Establishes a Framework by Which Canadian Domestic Violence Orders can be Recognized and Enforced by Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
1/31 SB 474 Establishes a Critical Incident Review Team in the Department of Human Services to Review Cases that Result in Death Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
1/31 HB 4776 Increases Student Discipline Policies for State Educators Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
1/23 SB 152 Requires the Phrase "In God We Trust" be Displayed in Public Schools and College Classrooms Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
1/23 SB 280 Authorizes Intelligent Design to be Taught in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
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