West Virginia Bills

passed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Sep 30, 2024

HCR 201: Authorizing adjournments of the Senate and House of Delegates

This House Concurrent Resolution authorizes both the Senate and House of Delegates to adjourn for more than three days during the 2024 Second Extraordinary Session. The measure allows legislators to take extended breaks as needed, provided they follow the specific rules outlined in Section 23 of the West Virginia Constitution. By adopting this resolution, the legislature formally grants itself the flexibility to pause operations for longer periods than usual without violating constitutional limits.

passed both · West Virginia · Senate Sep 30, 2024

SCR 201: Authorizing adjournments of Senate and House of Delegates

This Senate Concurrent Resolution authorizes both the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates to adjourn for more than three days during their current extraordinary legislative session. The measure relies on a specific provision in the state constitution to permit extended breaks without violating session rules. It is a procedural action designed to allow lawmakers the flexibility to pause their work as needed during this specific period.

passed · West Virginia · House of Delegates May 20, 2024

HR 101: Amending House Rule 56, relating to Motions Not in Order

This House Resolution amends House Rule 56 to clarify that motions requesting money cannot be made unless they directly amend the budget bill or a supplementary appropriation bill. The change reinforces existing budgetary procedures by ensuring that all requests for funding are strictly tied to official budget documents rather than standing alone as separate motions. By updating the rule text, the resolution provides a clearer framework for how financial requests are processed within the legislative chamber.

passed both · West Virginia · House of Delegates May 20, 2024

HCR 101: Memorializing the life of Bob Ashley

This bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally honors the life and legacy of Robert Gene "Bob" Ashley, a long-serving legislator from West Virginia. It recognizes his thirty years of public service in the state House and Senate, his roles as a husband, father, and grandfather, and his dedication to community organizations. The resolution expresses the Legislature's gratitude and sadness for his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a certified copy of the document to Ashley's family.

passed both · West Virginia · Senate May 20, 2024

SCR 101: Urging US Department of Education to accelerate processing of Free Application for Federal Student Aid

This legislative resolution urges the U.S. Department of Education to speed up the processing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and ensure that financial aid is promptly issued to students and colleges in West Virginia and nationwide. The bill calls for the federal government to fully repair the FAFSA website, clear application backlogs for both online and paper submissions, and provide round-the-clock customer support to assist applicants with errors. It also requests that the Department of Education award financial aid to returning students at last year's levels if processing delays prevent new applications from being finalized. The measure aims to address significant drops in FAFSA completion rates and protect access to federal funding for higher education.

Craig Blair (R) · 28 co-sponsors

passed both · West Virginia · Senate May 20, 2024

SCR 102: Extending State of Emergency and suspending certain requirements for Free Application for Federal Student Aid

This bill extends a state of emergency in West Virginia from June 29, 2024, to October 15, 2024, to address ongoing issues with the federal FAFSA application process. The measure maintains the suspension of certain state rules that previously required students to complete the FAFSA to qualify for state-funded financial aid programs. By keeping these regulations paused, the legislation allows students to access state financial assistance without being blocked by the delayed federal application rollout. The change directly affects West Virginia residents seeking college funding and ensures that emergency powers remain active until the specified date.

Craig Blair (R) · 27 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Mar 9, 2024

HB 5548: Relating to modifying requirements imposed on any owner, operator, or manager within a tourism development project

Removed from calendar by Rules Committee

passed both · West Virginia · Senate Mar 9, 2024

SB 614: Relating to elementary behavior intervention and safety

Senate requests House to concur