Rules

This bill directs the West Virginia House of Delegates to hold additional interim committee meetings during calendar year 2026, in addition to the meetings already scheduled by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. It grants the Speaker of the House the authority to set the specific dates, times, and locations for these meetings, with public notice required for each session. Delegates attending these interim meetings will receive compensation and expense reimbursement consistent with existing state laws governing legislative services. The measure aims to provide legislators with more opportunities to investigate issues, develop policy, and shape legislative direction before the upcoming session.

This bill requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study women's collegiate sports programs in West Virginia, focusing on financial sustainability, name image and likeness impacts, and Title IX obligations. The study will examine current funding levels, endowment feasibility, revenue-sharing models, and operational efficiency methods to support female student-athletes. The committee must submit a report by January 1, 2027, to state officials with findings, conclusions, and potential legislative recommendations. Funding for the study will come from existing legislative appropriations to the committee.

This resolution designates October 10 as "Blue Light Awareness Day" to highlight concerns about blue light exposure. It encourages state officials to promote measures reducing nighttime blue light from sources like digital screens and streetlights, citing potential health impacts such as visual discomfort and disrupted circadian rhythms. The resolution directs the House Clerk to forward it to the Department of Health but does not create new regulations or directly affect specific groups. It is a symbolic awareness measure, not a binding law.

This bill requests that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study to estimate the actual costs of providing early childhood care and education in West Virginia. The study aims to determine whether current subsidy reimbursement rates accurately reflect the true cost of quality care across different program types, age groups, and geographic regions. If completed, the findings will be reported to government, health, and education committees by December 31, 2026, to help inform future budget decisions and subsidy policies. The bill directly affects state officials responsible for child care funding and policy, as well as early childhood care providers who receive state subsidies.

This bill asks the U.S. Congress to authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for U.S. military personnel who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. It is based on the claim that American troops faced hostile conditions during this period, including combat training and exposure to gunfire, resulting in at least 46 deaths. The resolution urges federal lawmakers to recognize these veterans with a medal similar to those awarded for service in other hostile environments. If adopted, the bill would require action by the U.S. Congress to change existing military award policies.