This Senate Resolution (SR 3) creates a Select Committee on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health for the Eighty-Seventh Legislature. The committee, appointed by the Senate Presiding Officer (up to 17 members), will gather information on prevention, treatment, research, policies, access to care, and funding related to substance use disorders and mental health. It may meet during legislative interims and has jurisdiction over related legislative proposals, operating under Senate committee rules. This is a procedural resolution establishing a committee, not a law changing policy.
SB 269 modifies West Virginia's requirements for backflow preventers used in public water systems and businesses. It creates two classifications: low-hazard systems (causing only aesthetic issues or minor water quality effects) must be inspected no more frequently than every three years, while high-hazard systems (posing health risks from disease or harmful substances) must be inspected annually. This bill directly affects public water utilities and businesses that install or maintain backflow preventers. The key change is standardizing inspection frequencies based on risk level, as specified in amended sections §16-1-4 and §16-1-9a of the West Virginia Code.
This bill changes how West Virginia fills vacancies in the state Senate or House of Delegates. It requires political parties to submit a list of three qualified candidates to the Governor, following their state executive committee's rules, rather than allowing other party members to propose names. It also adds a new requirement that any appointed official must have resided within the district they will represent for at least one year before appointment. The Governor must appoint from the submitted list within five days, with strict deadlines for submission (15 days after vacancy). This affects the Governor, political parties, and potential appointees by standardizing the vacancy process.
Senate Resolution 10 designates February 20, 2025, as "Human Resources Day at the Legislature" to recognize human resource professionals. The resolution cites their role in adapting workplace practices post-pandemic, managing workplace dynamics, and supporting employee development. It formally extends the Senate's appreciation to HR professionals but does not create new laws or affect any specific policies or groups. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legislative effect.
This Senate Resolution (SR 9) recognizes Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and their essential role in advocating for children involved in abuse and neglect proceedings. It acknowledges that in 2024, CASA volunteers represented over 3,500 West Virginia children through community-based programs funded by local contributions. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to forward a copy to the West Virginia CASA Association as a symbolic gesture of support for these volunteers.
Senate Resolution 11 recognizes Cottage Hill Farm in Grant County, West Virginia, as the state's outstanding family-owned Hereford cattle farm for 2024. This ceremonial resolution highlights the farm's conservation practices, community involvement, and environmental stewardship efforts, including its work on water quality protection and Chesapeake Bay watershed initiatives. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of the farm's achievements and contributions to agriculture in West Virginia.
This ceremonial resolution designates February 18, 2025, as "West Virginia Banker's Day" at the state legislature. It recognizes the banking industry's economic contributions to West Virginia, including job creation, business lending, and community support, as outlined in the resolution's explanatory statements. No new policies, funding, or regulatory changes are created - this is solely a symbolic acknowledgment directed to the West Virginia Bankers Association. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 18, 2025, via voice vote.
This Senate Resolution (SR 7) formally recognizes the 153rd anniversary of Glenville State University. It expresses the Senate's appreciation for the university's historical contributions to teacher education and its current role in providing diverse academic programs (including business, health sciences, and criminal justice) that support West Virginia's educational and economic vitality. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to the university president. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with legal effect) that formally commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Sport Fish Restoration Program. It recognizes the program's history since 1950, which uses excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuels to fund state fisheries conservation efforts through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The resolution honors anglers, the sportfishing industry, state agencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their role in restoring fish populations. It does not create new laws, change funding, or affect any specific individuals or groups beyond acknowledging their historical contributions.
Senate Resolution 5 designates February 14, 2025, as National Organ Donor Day at the West Virginia Legislature. The resolution honors organ donors, specifically referencing the legacy of Seilah Andrea Stanley whose organs saved lives after her passing, and highlights West Virginia's 33% increase in organ donors in 2024. It also promotes awareness of organ donation by noting that over 500 West Virginians await transplants and one donor can save eight lives. This ceremonial resolution has no binding policy changes - it solely recognizes donor impact and encourages registration via donatelifewv.org or DMV offices.
This Senate Resolution (SR 4) commemorates Frances Jones' community service on Mineral County Day at the West Virginia Legislature. It recognizes her decades of work founding nonprofits like Restoration of the Heart and Loving Hands Outreach Center, which provided support for homeless women, abuse survivors, and individuals recovering from addiction. The resolution specifically honors her role as the first woman to open the legislative session with prayer on Mineral County Day. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies.
HR 1 adopts the official rules for the West Virginia House of Delegates' 87th Legislature, establishing procedures for electing officers (like Speaker and Clerk), maintaining order during sessions, and handling votes. It details the Speaker's duties, including calling the House to order, preserving decorum, and announcing vote results. This procedural bill sets internal operational guidelines for House proceedings but does not create new policy or affect external stakeholders.
