HCR 55 is a commemorative resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways rename a specific 1.2-mile stretch of Seneca Trail (between coordinates 37.765157, -80.466491 and 37.787638, -80.452570) to the "Vance Brothers Six Military Veterans Highway." It honors six Vance brothers from Fairlea, WV, who collectively served 71 years in the U.S. Army and Air Force. The resolution directs the Division of Highways to install signage identifying the renamed road segment. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policy but formally commemorates the veterans' service.
HCR 14 is a commemorative resolution naming a specific bridge on I-77 over CabelL Road in Raleigh County, West Virginia, as the "U.S. Navy SC1 Curtis Hatcher Memorial Bridge." It honors Curtis Hatcher, a World War II Navy Seaman 1st Class from Beckley, WV, who served in Europe and was honorably discharged in 1946. The resolution requests the Division of Highways to install signage identifying the bridge with this new name. This is a purely ceremonial measure with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on legislation or regulations.
HCR 70 is a concurrent resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways name Reedy Bridge (WV 14 over Reedy Creek in Roane County, coordinates 38.90043, -81.42299) the "U.S. Revolutionary War Patriot Private Patrick Board Memorial Bridge." It directly affects the bridge's official designation and signage, commemorating Patrick Board, a Revolutionary War soldier who farmed land granted for his service. The resolution asks the Division of Highways to implement the name change and install identifying signs. This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes beyond the bridge's naming.
HB 2052 eliminates a restriction that previously limited West Virginia's apprenticeship training tax credit to wages paid to apprentices in the construction trades. The bill expands the credit to apply to wages paid to apprentices in any trade, provided they are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor's West Virginia State Office. The credit amount remains $2 per hour worked (capped at $2,000 per apprentice annually or 50% of actual wages, whichever is lower). This change takes effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and directly affects businesses across all industries that hire registered apprentices.
HB 2456 establishes the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program under the Bureau for Public Health to provide state funding to pregnancy help organizations (excluding abortion industry organizations). The program funds capital improvements, new services, compliance with licensing standards, and staff training for eligible organizations. Funding is distributed through a fee-per-service model, with specific rates set by the managing agency. This bill directly affects pregnancy help organizations by providing targeted financial support for operational needs.
HCR 93 is a concurrent resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways name a 4.3-mile bypass segment on US 33 in Roane County the "Scott Miller Bypass Road." It specifically asks the Division to install signs at both ends of the bypass to identify the road, honoring W. Scott Miller (for whom the area was named) and his grandson Scott W. Miller, a WWII soldier killed at Normandy who received a Purple Heart. This resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely requests a ceremonial road name change. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 27, 2025, and referred to the Senate Transportation Committee.
This bill (HCR 82) is a commemorative resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways rename Can Creek Bridge in Greenbrier County as the "U.S. Army PFC Paul Ralph Bittinger Sr. Memorial Bridge." It directly affects the bridge located at coordinates (37.80392, -80.30595) on CR 036/03 over Can Creek, which is currently locally known as Can Creek Bridge. The resolution asks the Division of Highways to install signs identifying the bridge with this memorial name, honoring PFC Bittinger's WWII service and local ties.
HB 2145 terminates the West Virginia Purchasing Division Director's authority to charge vendors an annual fee for bid notifications. The bill specifically removes the provision allowing fees up to $125 per year (capped at the cost of notification services) that vendors previously had to pay to receive procurement notices. This change directly affects businesses and vendors participating in state procurement contracts, eliminating a mandatory fee requirement. The bill amends existing code sections (§5A-3-4 and §5A-3-12) to end this fee authority effective upon the bill's 2025 enactment.
HB 3150 amends West Virginia's medical student loan program to replace scholarship language with loan repayment terms for health science and mental health providers. It clarifies that medical student loans - maxing at $10,000-$20,000 annually for up to four years - will prioritize West Virginia residents, require service in designated shortage areas, and mandate direct payments from the state commission to federal loan servicers. The bill removes licensure requirements for repayment eligibility and updates definitions to align with current health workforce needs, such as specifying "approved service commitment areas" as locations meeting both geographic and specialty shortages. These changes aim to streamline loan administration and better target support for health professionals in underserved communities.
This Senate Resolution designates March 27, 2025, as "Local Food and Farm Day" to honor West Virginia farmers and food entrepreneurs. It recognizes their contributions to the state's economy, community well-being, and food systems - including supporting programs like SNAP Stretch, which provided $3.3 million to farmers and rural grocers. The resolution has no new policy requirements; it simply observes the day to acknowledge agricultural efforts.
This bill amends West Virginia's Schedule I drug list to specifically exempt "crystalline polymorph psilocybin" that has received approval from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). It directly affects medical products seeking FDA approval for therapeutic use, as this exemption would remove Schedule I restrictions for such approved formulations. The key mechanism is adding a new exception to the existing Schedule I definition, ensuring FDA/DEA-approved psilocybin products are not classified as illegal under state law. This change aligns state scheduling with federal regulatory approvals for medical applications.
HB 3289 allows individuals convicted of nonviolent felonies or multiple misdemeanors to petition for expungement of their records after completing specific programs. Eligible individuals must successfully complete 90 days of approved substance abuse treatment, graduate from a state-approved job readiness training course, or finish a drug court program. The bill waives the $100 expungement fee for these petitions and sets timeframes: one year after completion for multiple misdemeanors, and three years for nonviolent felonies. This change directly affects people with qualifying convictions who complete these rehabilitation or training programs.
