Del. Dave Foggin

Maddy summaryHB 2480 proposes merging West Virginia's 55 county school boards into 11 consolidated boards, with each new board covering five counties and having two members per county. The bill requires this consolidation to take effect on July 1, 2026, and directs the State Board of Education to establish rules for the transition. It cites declining enrollment, rising costs, and inequitable funding as reasons for the change, stating savings from reduced administration could be reinvested in teacher salaries, school programs, or tax relief. This directly affects all 55 counties by altering how local school governance operates.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 6) is a non-binding statement by the West Virginia House of Delegates declaring that: (1) only two biological sexes exist (male/female), based on scientific and biblical references; and (2) transgender identity requires psychological evaluation and care, not "blind affirmation." It directs healthcare professionals to prioritize "scientifically-supported treatments" for gender dysphoria, particularly for minors, and encourages policies protecting children's well-being through evidence-based care. The resolution does not create new laws or affect individuals directly but sets forth the chamber's position on gender and healthcare approaches. It is currently pending in the Health and Human Resources committee.

Maddy summaryHB 2525 requires all West Virginia public elementary and secondary schools to display a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The display must be at least 16 inches wide by 20 inches tall, include the exact biblical text listed in the bill (including the full wording from "I AM the LORD thy God" to "nor anything that is thy neighbor's"), and be visible from anywhere in the classroom. Schools must accept private donations meeting these specifications if they lack compliant displays, and may replace non-compliant existing displays using public funds or donations. The bill directly affects all public K-12 schools in West Virginia, mandating a specific religious text in every classroom.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution asks the West Virginia Legislature to refuse to recognize the results of the 2024 presidential election under specific conditions. It states that the state will not accept an election outcome if the Republican presidential or vice-presidential candidate is assassinated, seriously injured, barred from the ballot, or if election officials determine that fraud or interference by the federal government or other entities significantly influenced the results. The resolution defines these concerns to include issues such as non-citizen voting, vote manipulation, and government censorship, and it directs copies of the document to state officials and the U.S. Congress. Currently, the measure is a non-binding request that has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for review.